Elyria, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Elyria: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 242 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Elyria compares with Ohio
Elyria against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Elyria stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Elyria | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.7 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.77 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.4% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.3% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.0% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 25.4% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Elyria sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Elyria: I-80 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Elyria: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 242 crashes involving commercial trucks in Elyria since 2015: 184 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Elyria with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-57 (4), SR-2 (2) and US-20 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Elyria fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.4% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Elyria
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 6 |
| SR-57 | 4 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| US-20 | 2 |
| CR-51 Baumhart Rd | 1 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| SR-113 | 1 |
| SR-301 | 1 |
| SR-83 | 1 |
| W Erie Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Elyria) |
|---|---|
| Ir 80 | 111 |
| Ir 90 | 14 |
| SR-57 | 14 |
| Jfk Memorial Pkwy Hw | 12 |
| Lake Av | 6 |
| Route 2 Hw | 6 |
| Cleveland St | 6 |
| Abbe Rd | 5 |
Elyria at a glance
| Population | 53,604 |
| Land area | 20.6 sq mi |
| Density | 2,607 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Elyria 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 | 8 | — | 4.3 |
| 2000s | 18 | +132% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 26 | +47% | 2.9 |
| 2020s | 15 | -43% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Elyria
How many truck accidents are there in Elyria?
Elyria has had 242 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 184 people and killing 7.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Elyria?
I-80 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Elyria since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Elyria?
September has the most truck crashes in Elyria, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Elyria?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Elyria since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Elyria compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Elyria has 38.7 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Elyria?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.