Michigan Truck Accident Resources (2026)
Federal crash and verdict data, filed by industry and by accident type. 9,892 registered carriers operate out of Michigan.
Browse Michigan truck crashes by industry
The industry a carrier operates in shapes the crash profile — construction fleets face intersection and rollover cases at much higher rates than long-haul dry van.
- ConstructionHeavy equipment haulers, dump trucks, and concrete mixers serving job sites.
- Oil & GasTanker fleets and oilfield services moving crude, condensate, and drilling fluids.
- Food DeliveryLast-mile refrigerated freight and grocery DSD (direct-store-delivery) routes.
- Long-Haul FreightInterstate dry-van and reefer carriers on 500-mile-plus runs.
- AgricultureLivestock haulers, grain trucks, and farm-to-market vehicles.
- Package DeliveryParcel fleets — UPS Ground, FedEx Ground, Amazon Logistics, and local contractors.
- Waste ManagementGarbage, recycling, and commercial roll-off fleets.
- Moving & StorageResidential and commercial movers, interstate household-goods carriers.
- Retail DistributionGrocery chain and big-box private fleets on regional distribution runs.
- HazmatChemical tankers, fuel haulers, and placarded freight under 49 CFR 172.
- LoggingTimber, pulpwood, and log-truck fleets, often on non-federal roads.
- Concrete & CementReady-mix concrete trucks and cement bulk tankers.
- Auto TransportCar haulers and open/enclosed carrier fleets moving finished vehicles.
- Towing & RecoveryWreckers, rotators, and heavy-duty recovery operators.
- Pharmaceutical TransportTemperature-controlled pharmaceutical and medical-supply distribution.
Browse by accident type
FMCSA classifies truck crashes by mechanism. The mechanism drives which federal regulations and which evidence sources matter most.
- Rear-End CollisionTruck strikes the vehicle ahead — typically linked to following distance, speed, or fatigue.
- JackknifeTrailer swings out of alignment with the tractor, often from hard braking on slick roads.
- RolloverTruck overturns — high center of gravity, sharp turn, or cargo shift are common causes.
- Head-On CollisionTruck crosses the centerline into oncoming traffic — often fatigue, impairment, or mechanical failure.
- UnderridePassenger vehicle slides beneath the trailer — deadly when rear or side underride guards fail.
- T-Bone / IntersectionBroadside collision at an intersection, typically red-light, yield, or turning violations.
- Side-SwipeTruck sideswipes adjacent lane — lane departure, blind spot, or improper lane change.
- Lost CargoUnsecured load falls onto roadway, causing secondary collisions. Governed by 49 CFR 393.100.
- Blind SpotTruck collides with vehicle in its no-zone — commonly right-side or directly behind.
- Wide TurnTractor-trailer swings wide on a right turn and crushes a vehicle or pedestrian in the adjacent lane.
- Pedestrian HitTruck strikes a pedestrian — disproportionately in urban delivery and parking-lot scenarios.
- Motorcycle CollisionTruck-motorcycle impact, typically at low speed or during lane change — often catastrophic for the rider.
- Brake FailureMechanical brake failure — maintenance violations under 49 CFR 393.40 are frequently cited.
- Tire BlowoutCatastrophic tire failure causing loss of control, under-inflation and over-weight are common contributors.
- Driver FatigueHours-of-service (49 CFR 395) violations and drowsy-driving crashes.
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