ZIP 48872 (Perry, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48872: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Shiawassee County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 473 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Shiawassee County compares with Michigan
Shiawassee County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Shiawassee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Shiawassee County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.0 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.4% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.2% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.3% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.6% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Shiawassee County has lower values than Michigan for garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 48872: I-96 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48872 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 473 crashes involving commercial trucks in Shiawassee County since 2015: 130 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.4% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 48872 is I-96, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-69 (3), SR-52 (1) and Zimmer Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48872 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-96; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Shiawassee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-96 | 4 |
| I-69 | 3 |
| SR-52 | 1 |
| Zimmer Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Shiawassee County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 120 |
| Lansing | 16 |
| Main | 14 |
| Beard | 13 |
| Bath | 6 |
| Shiawassee | 5 |
| State | 5 |
| Bennington | 4 |
ZIP 48872 at a glance
| Population | 6,142 |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,333 |
| Median home value | $235,825 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Shiawassee County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 32 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 27 | -16% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 25 | -8% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 45 | +81% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 45. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48872
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 48872?
473 truck crashes have been reported in Shiawassee County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 130 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 48872?
NHTSA data shows I-96 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48872 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 48872?
The worst month is January: 10.8% of truck crashes in Shiawassee County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 48872?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Shiawassee County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 48872 compare with Michigan?
Shiawassee County records 58.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 48872?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.