Willowick, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Willowick: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Willowick 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
Since 2015, 799 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lake County. They injured 517 people and killed 15.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
Willowick had 12 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
January has the most truck crashes, 16.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 19.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
I-90 leads within 10 miles of Willowick with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by 329 St (1), CR-23 Cedar Rd (1) and CR-279 Bringham Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
36 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.5% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
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 Willowick fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lake County.
- Look at alternatives to I-90 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal 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) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 5 |
| 329 St | 1 |
| CR-23 Cedar Rd | 1 |
| CR-279 Bringham Rd | 1 |
| CR-342 Hayden 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 |
Willowick at a glance
| Population | 14,159 |
| Land area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Density | 5,581 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. 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 Willowick
How common are truck crashes in Willowick?
Lake County has had 799 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 517 people and killing 15.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Willowick?
I-90 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Willowick since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Willowick?
Truck crashes in Lake County peak in January, with 16.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Willowick?
Since 2015, Lake County has reported 36 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Willowick compare with Ohio?
Lake County records 29.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Willowick?
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.