ZIP 49238 (Deerfield, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49238: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lenawee 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
7.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lenawee County compares with Michigan
Lenawee County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lenawee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lenawee County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.2 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.9% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.8% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.4% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.1% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Lenawee County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Lenawee County at a glance: 1 in 17 crashes involve a garbage truck (30 since 2015), vs 3.2% across Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 504 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lenawee County since 2015: 180 people were injured and 19 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (10.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.9% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 49238 is SR-50, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-223 (2) and US-23 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
30 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.0% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (17% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 7.1 deaths compared with 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49238 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-50 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.8% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Lenawee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-50 | 3 |
| US-223 | 2 |
| US-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lenawee County) |
|---|---|
| US-223 | 95 |
| US-12 | 40 |
| Adrian | 35 |
| Beecher | 23 |
| US-127 | 22 |
| Main | 13 |
| Sutton | 11 |
| Chicago | 10 |
ZIP 49238 at a glance
| Population | 1,914 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,054 |
| Median home value | $207,757 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lenawee 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 | 48 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 42 | -13% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 34 | -19% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 42 | +23% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 48 to 42. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49238
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49238?
Since 2015, 504 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lenawee County (180 injured, 19 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 49238?
Since 2015, SR-50 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 49238: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 49238?
June has the most truck crashes in Lenawee County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 49238?
Garbage trucks were involved in 30 reported crashes in Lenawee County since 2015 (6.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 49238 compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Lenawee County has 44.2 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 49238?
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.