Parma, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Parma: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Parma 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. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Parma at a glance: 1.6× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Parma per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (6.8 vs 4.2).
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.
Only 49 truck crashes were reported in Parma since 2015; patterns below come from Cuyahoga County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.9%).
Road surface: 9.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Parma since 2015 were spread across roads: I-480 (7), I-80 (7), I-90 (5), I-77 (4) and I-71 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
164 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
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 Parma fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 24.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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-480 | 7 |
| I-80 | 7 |
| I-90 | 5 |
| I-77 | 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 at a glance
| Population | 79,350 |
| Land area | 20.0 sq mi |
| Density | 3,963 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44129) | $70,651 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44129) | $166,197 |
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. NHTSA counts 6.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 9.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Parma
How many truck accidents are there in Parma?
4,613 truck crashes have been reported in Cuyahoga County since 2015, with 108 deaths and 2,960 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Parma?
January has the most truck crashes in Cuyahoga County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Parma?
Since 2015, Cuyahoga County has reported 164 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Parma compare with Ohio?
Cuyahoga County records 31.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Parma?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.