Parma Heights, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Parma Heights: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Parma Heights 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.
Parma Heights at a glance: I-480 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Parma Heights: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Cuyahoga County has recorded 4,613 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,960 people injured and 108 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Parma Heights 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.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
I-480 leads within 10 miles of Parma Heights with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-80 (6), I-77 (4) and I-90 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
164 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (14%).
They recorded 6.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Parma Heights fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-480, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.0% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- With 9.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Cuyahoga County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-480 | 7 |
| I-80 | 6 |
| I-77 | 4 |
| I-90 | 4 |
| I-71 | 3 |
| SR-17 | 2 |
| SR-176 | 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 |
Parma Heights at a glance
| Population | 20,524 |
| Land area | 4.2 sq mi |
| Density | 4,890 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44130) | $69,655 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44130) | $195,031 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 45 a year in the 1990s and 328 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.5 a year in 2016–19, 9.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Parma Heights
How many truck accidents are there in Parma Heights?
Cuyahoga County has had 4,613 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,960 people and killing 108.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Parma Heights?
Since 2015, I-480 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Parma Heights: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in Parma Heights?
January has the most truck crashes in Cuyahoga County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Parma Heights?
164 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cuyahoga County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Parma Heights compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Cuyahoga County has 31.9 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Parma Heights?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.