ZIP 49248 (Jasper, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49248: 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 |
Compared with Michigan, Lenawee County is lower 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
Lenawee County has recorded 504 truck crashes since 2015, with 180 people injured and 19 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: CR-S Sylvania Ave (1), E Maumee St (1) and SR-52 (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 49248 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 3 |
| CR-S Sylvania Ave | 1 |
| E Maumee St | 1 |
| SR-52 | 1 |
| US-223 | 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 49248 at a glance
| Population | 787 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,250 |
| Median home value | $160,059 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 48 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 42. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49248
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 49248?
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 49248?
Since 2015, US-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 49248: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 49248?
Truck crashes in Lenawee County peak in June, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 49248?
30 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lenawee County since 2015, 6.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 49248 compare with Michigan?
Lenawee County records 44.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 49248?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.