Lafayette Township, Medina County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lafayette Township, Medina County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lafayette Township, Medina County and Medina County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Medina County numbers.
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 stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Lafayette Township, Medina County: I-71 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Lafayette.
Overview
Police reported 1,119 crashes involving commercial trucks in Medina County since 2015: 511 people were injured and 35 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Lafayette Township, Medina County since 2015; patterns below come from Medina County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.2% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-71 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: I-76 (4), SR-83 (3) and SR-162 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 20 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Their busiest month is March, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Lafayette Township, Medina County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-71 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- With 11.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 5 |
| I-76 | 4 |
| SR-83 | 3 |
| SR-162 | 2 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| CR-47 Abbeyville Rd | 1 |
| CR-70 Fenn Rd | 1 |
| CR-76 | 1 |
| CR-97 | 1 |
| I-271 | 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 |
Lafayette Township, Medina County at a glance
| Population | 6,191 |
| Land area | 22.9 sq mi |
| Density | 270 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44215) | $80,893 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44215) | $221,635 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 83 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lafayette Township, Medina County
How common are truck crashes in Lafayette Township, Medina County?
1,119 truck crashes have been reported in Medina County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 511 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Lafayette Township, Medina County?
I-71 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lafayette since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lafayette Township, Medina County?
The worst month is January: 10.9% of truck crashes in Medina County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lafayette Township, Medina County?
Since 2015, Medina County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lafayette Township, Medina County compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 50.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Medina County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lafayette Township, 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.