Lakewood, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lakewood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lakewood and Cuyahoga County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cuyahoga County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Cuyahoga County compares with Ohio
Cuyahoga County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cuyahoga County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cuyahoga County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.9 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.4% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.4% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.6% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Cuyahoga County sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Lakewood at a glance: I-90 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Lakewood: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 4,613 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cuyahoga County. They injured 2,960 people and killed 108.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
With 46 truck crashes reported in Lakewood since 2015, this page uses Cuyahoga County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 42.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.4% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Lakewood is I-90, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-480 (4), I-71 (3) and I-77 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 164 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Their busiest month is January, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 6.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Lakewood fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cuyahoga County.
- Check whether your routes use I-90, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 24.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- 9.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Cuyahoga County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 7 |
| I-480 | 4 |
| I-71 | 3 |
| I-77 | 3 |
| SR-17 | 2 |
| SR-176 | 2 |
| US-322 | 2 |
| US-42 | 2 |
| CR-13 Woodland Ave | 1 |
| CR-232 140Th St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cuyahoga County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 90 | 551 |
| Ir 480 | 399 |
| Ir 80 | 326 |
| Ir 271 | 228 |
| Ir 77 | 185 |
| Ir 71 | 159 |
| Broadway Av | 81 |
| US-422 | 55 |
Lakewood at a glance
| Population | 49,517 |
| Land area | 5.5 sq mi |
| Density | 8,933 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44107) | $68,970 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44107) | $261,910 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cuyahoga 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 | 45 | — | 6.7 |
| 2000s | 272 | +504% | 5.6 |
| 2010s | 419 | +54% | 5.4 |
| 2020s | 328 | -22% | 9.2 |
In the 1990s about 45 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 328. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.5 a year in 2016–19, 9.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lakewood
How many truck crashes happen in Lakewood?
4,613 truck crashes have been reported in Cuyahoga County since 2015, with 108 deaths and 2,960 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lakewood?
I-90 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lakewood since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lakewood?
Truck crashes in Cuyahoga County peak in January, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lakewood?
Garbage trucks were involved in 164 reported crashes in Cuyahoga County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Lakewood compared with Ohio?
Cuyahoga County records 31.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lakewood?
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.