Westlake, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Westlake: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Westlake 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.
Westlake at a glance: I-80 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Westlake.
Overview
Cuyahoga County has recorded 4,613 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,960 people injured and 108 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
With 120 truck crashes reported in Westlake 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.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.4% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Westlake with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-90 (3), I-71 (2) and SR-57 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
164 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (14% of them).
They recorded 6.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Westlake fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
- 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
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-80 | 4 |
| I-90 | 3 |
| I-71 | 2 |
| SR-57 | 2 |
| CR-232 140Th St | 1 |
| CR-252 West 117Th St | 1 |
| CR-323 Bellaire Rd | 1 |
| CR-444 West Blvd | 1 |
| Mu-1614 Franklin Blvd | 1 |
| Mu-W 117th 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 |
Westlake at a glance
| Population | 34,232 |
| Land area | 15.9 sq mi |
| Density | 2,148 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44145) | $112,200 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44145) | $368,768 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 6.5 a year in 2016–19 and 9.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Westlake
How common are truck crashes in Westlake?
4,613 truck crashes have been reported in Cuyahoga County since 2015, with 108 deaths and 2,960 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Westlake?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Westlake since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Westlake?
Truck crashes in Cuyahoga County peak in January, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Westlake?
164 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cuyahoga County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Westlake compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 31.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cuyahoga County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Westlake?
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.