Lakeline, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lakeline: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lakeline 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 stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Lake County at a glance: 19.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.8% in Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 799 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lake County. They injured 517 people and killed 15.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Lakeline since 2015; patterns below come from Lake County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 16.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.1% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.6% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Lakeline is I-90, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come 329 St (1), CR-279 Bringham Rd (1) and Green Rd (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%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 5.9, vs 1.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Lakeline fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-90, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- 19.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 3 |
| 329 St | 1 |
| CR-279 Bringham Rd | 1 |
| Green Rd | 1 |
| I-271 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-283 | 1 |
| SR-640 | 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 |
Lakeline at a glance
| Population | 211 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2,398 per sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 55 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lakeline
How common are truck crashes in Lakeline?
Since 2015, 799 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lake County (517 injured, 15 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Lakeline?
NHTSA data shows I-90 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lakeline since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lakeline?
The worst month is January: 16.1% of truck crashes in Lake County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lakeline?
36 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lake County since 2015, 4.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lakeline compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Lake County has 29.4 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lakeline?
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.