North Ridgeville, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North Ridgeville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in North Ridgeville 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
North Ridgeville at a glance: I-80 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of North Ridgeville: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Lorain County has recorded 1,341 truck crashes since 2015, with 762 people injured and 44 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
With 188 truck crashes reported in North Ridgeville since 2015, this page uses Lorain County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of North Ridgeville is I-80, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-57 (4), I-90 (1) and Murphy St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 36 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Their busiest month is April, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for North Ridgeville fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Lorain County.
- With 10.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| Murphy St | 1 |
| SR-113 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-252 | 1 |
| SR-254 | 1 |
| SR-301 | 1 |
| SR-83 | 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 |
North Ridgeville at a glance
| Population | 37,504 |
| Land area | 23.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,600 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44039) | $96,485 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44039) | $269,224 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 44 to 96. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 North Ridgeville
How many truck accidents are there in North Ridgeville?
1,341 truck crashes have been reported in Lorain County since 2015, with 44 deaths and 762 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in North Ridgeville?
I-80 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of North Ridgeville since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in North Ridgeville?
The worst month is June: 10.8% of truck crashes in Lorain County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in North Ridgeville?
36 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lorain County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How does North Ridgeville compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 35.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lorain County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in North Ridgeville?
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.