Medina County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Medina County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
20 of 1,119 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Medina County compares with Ohio
Medina County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Medina County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Medina County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.9 | 50.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.1% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.3% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.8% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Medina County sits below Ohio on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Ohio on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Medina County at a glance: I-71 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes in Medina County since 2015.
Overview
Medina County has recorded 1,119 truck crashes since 2015, with 511 people injured and 35 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 43.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (8.2%).
11.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-71 leads in Medina County with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-76 (4), SR-162 (2) and SR-3 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 20 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Their busiest month is March, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Medina County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Medina County.
- Check whether your routes use I-71, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.1% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Medina County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Medina County) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 5 |
| I-76 | 4 |
| SR-162 | 2 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| SR-303 | 2 |
| SR-83 | 2 |
| US-224 | 2 |
| CR-47 Abbeyville Rd | 1 |
| CR-70 Fenn Rd | 1 |
| CR-76 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Medina County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 71 | 294 |
| Ir 76 | 146 |
| Ir 271 | 55 |
| SR-83 | 51 |
| SR-18 | 51 |
| SR-303 | 45 |
| US-224 | 34 |
| Ir 0071 | 27 |
Medina County at a glance
| Population | 184,625 |
| Land area | 421.5 sq mi |
| Density | 438 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $96,630 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Medina 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 | 5 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 85 | +1703% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 98 | +15% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 83 | -16% | 3.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 83. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Medina County
ZIP codes in Medina County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Medina County
How many truck accidents are there in Medina County?
Medina County has had 1,119 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 511 people and killing 35.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Medina County?
I-71 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Medina County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Medina County?
The worst month is January: 10.9% of truck crashes in Medina County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Medina County?
Since 2015, Medina County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Medina County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Medina County records 50.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Medina County?
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.