Concord Township, Lake County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Concord Township, Lake County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Concord Township, Lake County and Lake County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lake County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lake County compares with Ohio
Lake County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lake County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lake County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.4 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 42% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.6% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.0% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.4% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 23.4% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Lake County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Ohio on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Lake County: 19.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Overview
Lake County has recorded 799 truck crashes since 2015, with 517 people injured and 15 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
Only 23 truck crashes were reported in Concord Township, Lake County since 2015; patterns below come from Lake County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 16.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.1%).
November through March accounts for 48.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
19.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Concord is SR-44, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-117 Perry Park Rd (1), SR-166 (1) and SR-2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 36 crashes, 4.5% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (25%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 5.9 deaths compared with 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Concord Township, Lake County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lake County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-44; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Lake County.
- With 19.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Lake County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-44 | 2 |
| CR-117 Perry Park Rd | 1 |
| SR-166 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-283 | 1 |
| SR-608 | 1 |
| SR-640 | 1 |
| SR-84 | 1 |
| US-322 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lake County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 90 | 239 |
| Ir 0090 | 123 |
| SR-2 | 42 |
| Ir 271 | 24 |
| US-20 | 20 |
| Mentor Av | 18 |
| SR-91 | 16 |
| Center St | 15 |
Concord Township, Lake County at a glance
| Population | 19,231 |
| Land area | 23.0 sq mi |
| Density | 835 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44077) | $85,056 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44077) | $220,986 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lake 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 | 16 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 51 | +217% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 81 | +59% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 55 | -32% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 55. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Concord Township, Lake County
How common are truck crashes in Concord Township, Lake County?
Since 2015, 799 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lake County (517 injured, 15 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Concord Township, Lake County?
NHTSA data shows SR-44 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Concord since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Concord Township, Lake County?
January has the most truck crashes in Lake County, 16.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Concord Township, Lake County?
Since 2015, Lake County has reported 36 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Concord Township, Lake County compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 29.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lake County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Concord Township, Lake County?
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.