Perry Village, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Perry Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Perry Village 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). Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Lake County at a glance: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 9 truck crashes were reported in Perry Village 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%.
November through March accounts for 48.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Perry since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-117 Perry Park Rd (1), SR-166 (1), SR-283 (1), SR-44 (1) and SR-84 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 36 of the truck crashes here, or 4.5%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (25% of them).
They recorded 5.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Perry Village fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lake County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| CR-117 Perry Park Rd | 1 |
| SR-166 | 1 |
| SR-283 | 1 |
| SR-44 | 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 |
Perry Village at a glance
| Population | 1,601 |
| Land area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Density | 705 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44081) | $96,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44081) | $244,819 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Perry Village
How common are truck crashes in Perry Village?
Lake County has had 799 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 517 people and killing 15.
When do most truck crashes happen in Perry Village?
The worst month is January: 16.1% of truck crashes in Lake County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Perry Village?
Since 2015, Lake County has reported 36 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Perry Village compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Lake County records 29.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Perry Village?
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.