Sheffield Village, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sheffield Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sheffield Village 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. It runs above Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Sheffield Village: I-80 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Sheffield since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,341 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lorain County. They injured 762 people and killed 44.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
With 49 truck crashes reported in Sheffield Village 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.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-57 (4), I-90 (1) and SR-113 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 36 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 2.5% in 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 Sheffield Village 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.
- 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
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 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| SR-113 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-301 | 1 |
| US-20 | 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 |
Sheffield Village at a glance
| Population | 4,605 |
| Land area | 10.7 sq mi |
| Density | 429 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44054) | $75,572 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44054) | $183,299 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 44 a year in the 1990s and 96 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Sheffield Village
How many truck accidents are there in Sheffield Village?
Lorain County has had 1,341 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 762 people and killing 44.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Sheffield Village?
I-80 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Sheffield since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sheffield Village?
June has the most truck crashes in Lorain County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sheffield Village?
36 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lorain County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Sheffield Village 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 Sheffield Village?
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.