ZIP 48877 (Riverdale, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48877: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Gratiot 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
5 of 239 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gratiot County compares with Michigan
Gratiot County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gratiot County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gratiot County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.0 | 52.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.5% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.8% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Gratiot County has lower values than Michigan for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Gratiot County: November 15.5% of truck crashes happen in November, more than any other month.
Overview
Gratiot County has recorded 239 truck crashes since 2015, with 67 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 15.5% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.2% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (11.3%).
Road surface: 17.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 48877 happened on SR-46 (2), CR-CRYSTAL Rd (1) and N Luce Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 48877 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gratiot County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Gratiot County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-46 | 2 |
| CR-CRYSTAL Rd | 1 |
| N Luce Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gratiot County) |
|---|---|
| Monroe | 44 |
| US-127 | 28 |
| N Us 127 | 17 |
| Cleveland | 16 |
| S Us 127 | 13 |
| Washington | 11 |
| Barry | 11 |
| State | 8 |
ZIP 48877 at a glance
| Population | 1,962 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,653 |
| Median home value | $111,536 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gratiot 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 | 14 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 13 | -6% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 14 | +4% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 22 | +60% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 22. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48877
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 48877?
Gratiot County has had 239 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 67 people and killing 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 48877?
The worst month is November: 15.5% of truck crashes in Gratiot County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 48877?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Gratiot County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 48877 compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Gratiot County has 49.0 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 48877?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.