ZIP 49878 (Rapid River, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49878: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Delta 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
5 of 202 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Delta County compares with Michigan
Delta County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Delta County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Delta County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.8 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.6% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.4% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 28.0% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Delta County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Delta County: 4.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.1 across Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 202 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Delta County. They injured 53 people and killed 8.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.4% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 28.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 49878 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 49878 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 28.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Delta County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Delta County) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 60 |
| Lincoln | 22 |
| US-41 | 14 |
| 30Th | 6 |
| 18Th | 4 |
| US-2741 | 3 |
| Danforth | 3 |
| County 426 M.5 | 3 |
ZIP 49878 at a glance
| Population | 3,329 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,136 |
| Median home value | $176,901 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Delta 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 | 16 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 15 | -8% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 16 | +9% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 16 | +1% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49878
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 49878?
Since 2015, 202 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Delta County (53 injured, 8 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 49878?
The worst month is January: 14.9% of truck crashes in Delta County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 49878?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Delta County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 49878 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Delta County records 46.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 49878?
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.