ZIP 49251 (Leslie, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49251: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ingham 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
1.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Ingham County compares with Michigan
Ingham County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ingham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ingham County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.4 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 14% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.6% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.5% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 13% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.5% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.3% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 20.2% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Ingham County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Michigan on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Ingham County: 1 in 22 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.6%, vs 3.2% in Michigan.
Overview
Ingham County has recorded 1,324 truck crashes since 2015, with 357 people injured and 24 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.5% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 49251 happened on CR-BELLEVUE Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 58 crashes, 4.4% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Their busiest month is August, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.8, vs 1.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49251 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Ingham County.
- 29.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Ingham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-BELLEVUE Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ingham County) |
|---|---|
| I-96 | 131 |
| US-127 | 79 |
| S Us 127 | 71 |
| Grand River | 61 |
| Cedar | 60 |
| N Us 127 | 57 |
| Martin Luther King Jr | 39 |
| Saginaw | 34 |
ZIP 49251 at a glance
| Population | 5,958 |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,253 |
| Median home value | $206,521 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ingham 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 | 65 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 86 | +32% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 76 | -11% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 118 | +54% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 65 to 118. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49251
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49251?
Since 2015, 1,324 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ingham County (357 injured, 24 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 49251?
October has the most truck crashes in Ingham County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 49251?
Since 2015, Ingham County has reported 58 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 49251 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 38.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ingham County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 49251?
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.