Bass Lake, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bass Lake: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bass Lake and Geauga County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Geauga County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
20 of 462 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Geauga County compares with Ohio
Geauga County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Geauga County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Geauga County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.1 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.8% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.7% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 51% below the state |
Geauga County sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Geauga County at a glance: 6.6 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Ohio: 3.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 462 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Geauga County. They injured 284 people and killed 29.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Bass Lake since 2015, this page uses Geauga County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-44 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-528 (2), US-322 (2) and CR-279 Bringham Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
20 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (15% of them).
Route planning tips for Bass Lake fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-44 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.
- 27.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 12.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Geauga County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-44 | 3 |
| SR-528 | 2 |
| US-322 | 2 |
| CR-279 Bringham Rd | 1 |
| CR-3 Claridon Troy Rd | 1 |
| CR-4 Auburn Rd | 1 |
| SR-608 | 1 |
| SR-87 | 1 |
| TR-144 Pekin Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Geauga County) |
|---|---|
| US-0422 | 38 |
| US-422 | 34 |
| SR-0044 | 29 |
| SR-0528 | 26 |
| SR-0087 | 22 |
| SR-44 | 18 |
| SR-306 | 18 |
| US-0322 | 16 |
Bass Lake at a glance
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44024) | $107,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44024) | $317,540 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Geauga 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 | 31 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 34 | +8% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 43 | +27% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 35 | -19% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 31 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 35. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bass Lake
How common are truck crashes in Bass Lake?
462 truck crashes have been reported in Geauga County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 284 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Bass Lake?
Since 2015, SR-44 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bass Lake: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bass Lake?
January has the most truck crashes in Geauga County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bass Lake?
20 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Geauga County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bass Lake compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 42.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Geauga County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bass Lake?
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.