Westfield Township, Medina County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Westfield Township, Medina County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Westfield 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. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Westfield Township, Medina County at a glance: I-71 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Westfield since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,119 crashes involving commercial trucks in Medina County since 2015: 511 people were injured and 35 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
Only 5 truck crashes were reported in Westfield 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (8.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.1% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-71 leads within 10 miles of Westfield with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-76 (4), SR-83 (4) and SR-585 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 20 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (20% of them).
Route planning tips for Westfield Township, Medina County 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.1% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 | 5 |
| I-76 | 4 |
| SR-83 | 4 |
| SR-585 | 3 |
| SR-162 | 2 |
| CR-54 Honeytown Rd | 1 |
| CR-97 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-604 | 1 |
| US-224 | 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 |
Westfield Township, Medina County at a glance
| Population | 2,679 |
| Land area | 23.0 sq mi |
| Density | 117 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44273) | $96,431 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44273) | $274,997 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 83. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Westfield Township, Medina County
How many truck accidents are there in Westfield Township, Medina County?
Medina County has had 1,119 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 511 people and killing 35.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Westfield Township, Medina County?
Since 2015, I-71 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Westfield: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Westfield Township, Medina County?
The worst month is January: 10.9% of truck crashes in Medina County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Westfield Township, Medina County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 20 reported crashes in Medina County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does Westfield Township, Medina County compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Medina County has 50.9 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Westfield Township, Medina County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.