ZIP 49276 (Riga, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49276: 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.9%, vs 3.2% in 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
June has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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 (7). Next come US-23 (3), I-475 (2) and US-223 (2).
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).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 7.1, vs 3.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49276 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Lenawee County.
- 28.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 7 |
| US-23 | 3 |
| I-475 | 2 |
| US-223 | 2 |
| CR-S Sylvania Ave | 1 |
| SR-184 | 1 |
| TR-1033 Lerado Rd | 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 49276 at a glance
| Population | 703 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,750 |
| Median home value | $205,924 |
| 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. 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 49276
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 49276?
504 truck crashes have been reported in Lenawee County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 180 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 49276?
US-20 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 49276 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 49276?
June has the most truck crashes in Lenawee County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 49276?
Since 2015, Lenawee County has reported 30 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 49276 compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 44.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lenawee County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 49276?
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.