Oberlin, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oberlin: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oberlin 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 sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Oberlin: I-80 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Oberlin.
Overview
Lorain County has recorded 1,341 truck crashes since 2015, with 762 people injured and 44 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
With 6 truck crashes reported in Oberlin 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Oberlin is I-80, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-20 (5), SR-113 (2) and SR-18 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 36 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 2.5% in 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 Oberlin fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 6 |
| US-20 | 5 |
| SR-113 | 2 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| SR-57 | 2 |
| CR-51 Baumhart Rd | 1 |
| SR-303 | 1 |
| SR-58 | 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 |
Oberlin at a glance
| Population | 8,587 |
| Land area | 4.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,744 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44074) | $80,801 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44074) | $234,554 |
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 Oberlin
How common are truck crashes in Oberlin?
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 Oberlin?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Oberlin since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Oberlin?
June has the most truck crashes in Lorain County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Oberlin?
Since 2015, Lorain County has reported 36 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Oberlin 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.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Oberlin?
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.