ZIP 48906 (Lansing, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48906: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clinton 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
7 of 557 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clinton County compares with Michigan
Clinton County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clinton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clinton County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.6 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 57% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.2% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.0% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.9% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 21.1% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Clinton County sits below Michigan on garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Clinton County: 1 in 72 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.4%, vs 3.2% in Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 557 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clinton County. They injured 194 people and killed 12.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.4% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
17.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 48906 is I-96, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-96 (2), US-127 (2) and CR-S Francis Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48906 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-96, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 29.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Clinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-96 | 3 |
| SR-96 | 2 |
| US-127 | 2 |
| CR-S Francis Rd | 1 |
| CR-SAGINAW Hwy | 1 |
| College Rd | 1 |
| I-496 | 1 |
| N Canal Rd | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clinton County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 77 |
| I-96 | 73 |
| US-127 | 41 |
| Grand River | 40 |
| Wright | 14 |
| Old Us 27 | 12 |
| Francis | 11 |
| State | 10 |
ZIP 48906 at a glance
| Population | 25,901 |
| Density | 308 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,315 |
| Median home value | $139,474 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clinton 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 | 24 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 34 | +39% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 33 | -1% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 46 | +39% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 46. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48906
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 48906?
557 truck crashes have been reported in Clinton County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 194 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 48906?
I-96 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 48906 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 48906?
The worst month is February: 11.0% of truck crashes in Clinton County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 48906?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Clinton County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 48906 compare with Michigan?
Clinton County records 57.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 48906?
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.