Leroy, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Leroy: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Leroy 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.
The headline for Lake County: 19.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 799 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lake County since 2015: 517 people were injured and 15 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
Leroy had 3 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Lake County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (16.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Leroy since 2015: SR-44 (2), SR-528 (2), CR-117 Perry Park Rd (1), SR-166 (1) and SR-608 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 36 crashes, 4.5% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Their busiest month is July, with 25% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 5.9 deaths compared with 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Leroy fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Lake County.
- 19.6% 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 Lake County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-44 | 2 |
| SR-528 | 2 |
| CR-117 Perry Park Rd | 1 |
| SR-166 | 1 |
| SR-608 | 1 |
| SR-84 | 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 |
Leroy at a glance
| Population | 3,125 |
| Land area | 25.4 sq mi |
| Density | 123 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 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 55. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Leroy
How common are truck crashes in Leroy?
799 truck crashes have been reported in Lake County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 517 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Leroy?
January has the most truck crashes in Lake County, 16.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Leroy?
36 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lake County since 2015, 4.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Leroy compared 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 Leroy?
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.