Willoughby Hills, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Willoughby Hills: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Willoughby Hills 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.
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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 88 truck crashes were reported in Willoughby Hills since 2015; patterns below come from Lake County as a whole.
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.
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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Willoughby Hills happened on I-271 (5), I-90 (5), US-322 (2), 329 St (1) and CR-23 Cedar Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
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%).
They recorded 5.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Willoughby Hills fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lake County.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-271 | 5 |
| I-90 | 5 |
| US-322 | 2 |
| 329 St | 1 |
| CR-23 Cedar Rd | 1 |
| CR-279 Bringham Rd | 1 |
| CR-342 Hayden Rd. | 1 |
| Green Rd | 1 |
| Mu-South Woodland Rd | 1 |
| SR-2 | 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 |
Willoughby Hills at a glance
| Population | 9,986 |
| Land area | 10.8 sq mi |
| Density | 928 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44092) | $70,801 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44092) | $177,617 |
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. 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 Willoughby Hills
How many truck crashes happen in Willoughby Hills?
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 Willoughby Hills?
January has the most truck crashes in Lake County, 16.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Willoughby Hills?
Since 2015, Lake County has reported 36 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Willoughby Hills compared 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 Willoughby Hills?
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.