Lorain, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lorain: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lorain and Lorain County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lorain County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lorain County compares with Ohio
Lorain County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lorain County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lorain County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.3 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.2% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.7% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.3% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Lorain County has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Lorain at a glance: I-80 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Lorain since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,341 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lorain County since 2015: 762 people were injured and 44 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 68 truck crashes reported in Lorain since 2015, this page uses Lorain County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.6%.
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
10.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Lorain is I-80, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-57 (4), SR-2 (2) and CR-51 Baumhart Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 36 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (14%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Lorain fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- 10.2% 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 Lorain County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 5 |
| SR-57 | 4 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| CR-51 Baumhart Rd | 1 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| SR-113 | 1 |
| SR-301 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
| US-6 | 1 |
| W Erie Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lorain County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 80 | 503 |
| Ir 90 | 89 |
| US-20 | 54 |
| SR-83 | 32 |
| SR-2 | 30 |
| SR-57 | 27 |
| SR-58 | 25 |
| SR-82 | 24 |
Lorain at a glance
| Population | 65,751 |
| Land area | 23.6 sq mi |
| Density | 2,785 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44052) | $45,023 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44052) | $114,164 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lorain 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 | 44 | — | 4.3 |
| 2000s | 87 | +99% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 122 | +40% | 2.9 |
| 2020s | 96 | -22% | 3.0 |
In the 1990s about 44 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 96. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lorain
How common are truck crashes in Lorain?
Since 2015, 1,341 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lorain County (762 injured, 44 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lorain?
I-80 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lorain since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lorain?
June has the most truck crashes in Lorain County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lorain?
Since 2015, Lorain County has reported 36 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lorain compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 35.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lorain County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lorain?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.