ZIP 48917 (Lansing, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48917: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Eaton 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
12 of 811 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Eaton County compares with Michigan
Eaton County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Eaton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Eaton County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.6 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 68% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 26.2% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.2% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.0% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.3% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Eaton County sits below Michigan on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Eaton County: 1 in 96 crashes involve a garbage truck (12 since 2015), vs 3.2% across Michigan.
Overview
Eaton County has recorded 811 truck crashes since 2015, with 262 people injured and 18 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 51.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.8%).
26.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
I-96 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 48917 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-96 (2), SR-99 (2) and US-127 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48917 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Eaton County.
- Check whether your routes use I-96, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 26.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Eaton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-96 | 5 |
| SR-96 | 2 |
| SR-99 | 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 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Eaton County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 121 |
| Lansing | 49 |
| I-96 | 48 |
| Creyts | 43 |
| Clinton | 36 |
| Saginaw | 32 |
| Canal | 20 |
| Michigan | 18 |
ZIP 48917 at a glance
| Population | 32,483 |
| Density | 523 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,990 |
| Median home value | $222,390 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Eaton 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 | 38 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 45 | +18% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 50 | +10% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 73 | +47% | 2.6 |
In the 1990s about 38 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 73. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48917
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 48917?
Eaton County has had 811 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 262 people and killing 18.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 48917?
Since 2015, I-96 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48917: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 48917?
Truck crashes in Eaton County peak in February, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 48917?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Eaton County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 48917 compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Eaton County has 63.6 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 48917?
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.