Lodi Village, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lodi Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lodi Village 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 has lower values than Ohio for 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.
Lodi Village at a glance: I-71 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Lodi: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,119 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Medina County. They injured 511 people and killed 35.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Lodi Village since 2015, this page uses Medina County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
11.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Lodi is I-71, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-83 (4), I-76 (2) and SR-162 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
20 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (20%).
Route planning tips for Lodi Village fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-71; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Medina County.
- 11.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Medina County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 7 |
| SR-83 | 4 |
| I-76 | 2 |
| SR-162 | 2 |
| US-224 | 2 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-301 | 1 |
| US-42 | 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 |
Lodi Village at a glance
| Population | 2,794 |
| Land area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,241 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44254) | $65,865 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44254) | $196,850 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lodi Village
How common are truck crashes in Lodi Village?
1,119 truck crashes have been reported in Medina County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 511 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lodi Village?
Since 2015, I-71 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lodi: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lodi Village?
Truck crashes in Medina County peak in January, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lodi Village?
20 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Medina County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lodi Village compare with Ohio?
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 Lodi Village?
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.