ZIP 49287 (Tipton, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49287: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Lenawee County: 1 in 17 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.9%, vs 3.2% in 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%).
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.9% 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 49287 happened on E Maumee St (1), US-12 (1) and US-223 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 30 crashes, 6.0% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (17%).
They recorded 7.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49287 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- 28.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Lenawee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| E Maumee St | 1 |
| US-12 | 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 49287 at a glance
| Population | 1,958 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,068 |
| Median home value | $251,318 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 49287
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 49287?
Since 2015, 504 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lenawee County (180 injured, 19 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 49287?
The worst month is June: 10.3% of truck crashes in Lenawee County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 49287?
Garbage trucks were involved in 30 reported crashes in Lenawee County since 2015 (6.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 49287 compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Lenawee County has 44.2 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 49287?
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.