Pittsfield, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pittsfield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pittsfield 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 runs above Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Pittsfield at a glance: US-20 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Pittsfield.
Overview
Police reported 1,341 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lorain County since 2015: 762 people were injured and 44 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Pittsfield since 2015, this page uses Lorain County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (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 Pittsfield is US-20, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-18 (3), I-80 (2) and SR-58 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
36 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (14%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Pittsfield fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lorain County.
- Check whether your routes use US-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.2% 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 Lorain County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 4 |
| SR-18 | 3 |
| I-80 | 2 |
| SR-58 | 2 |
| CR-51 Baumhart Rd | 1 |
| SR-113 | 1 |
| SR-301 | 1 |
| SR-303 | 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 |
Pittsfield at a glance
| Population | 1,661 |
| Land area | 25.7 sq mi |
| Density | 65 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 |
In the 1990s about 44 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 96. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 4.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pittsfield
How common are truck crashes in Pittsfield?
1,341 truck crashes have been reported in Lorain County since 2015, with 44 deaths and 762 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Pittsfield?
US-20 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pittsfield since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Pittsfield?
Truck crashes in Lorain County peak in June, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pittsfield?
Garbage trucks were involved in 36 reported crashes in Lorain County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How does Pittsfield compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lorain County has 35.3 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Pittsfield?
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.