ZIP 48889 (Sumner, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48889: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Gratiot County: November the month with the most truck crashes: 15.5% of the year's total.
Overview
Gratiot County has recorded 239 truck crashes since 2015, with 67 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (15.5% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 46.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 11.3% of truck crashes.
17.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
SR-46 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 48889 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-CRYSTAL Rd (1), CR-HOLLAND Lake Rd (1) and CR-S Alger Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 48889 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-46, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 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 |
| CR-HOLLAND Lake Rd | 1 |
| CR-S Alger 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 48889 at a glance
| Population | 1,528 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,200 |
| Median home value | $147,878 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48889
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 48889?
Since 2015, 239 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gratiot County (67 injured, 10 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 48889?
Since 2015, SR-46 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48889: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 48889?
November has the most truck crashes in Gratiot County, 15.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 48889?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Gratiot County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 48889 compared with Michigan?
Gratiot County records 49.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 48889?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.