Conneaut Lakeshore, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Conneaut Lakeshore: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Conneaut Lakeshore and Crawford County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Crawford County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 407 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crawford County compares with Pennsylvania
Crawford County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crawford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crawford County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.2 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 42% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.1% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.3% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.7% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 39% below the state |
Crawford County sits below Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Crawford County: 23.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Police reported 407 crashes involving commercial trucks in Crawford County since 2015: 163 people were injured and 15 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Conneaut Lakeshore since 2015, this page uses Crawford County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 45.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Conneaut Lakeshore since 2015 were spread across roads: I-79 (1) and US-19 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Conneaut Lakeshore fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 27.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Pennsylvania; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 23.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Pennsylvania), plan winter equipment 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 Crawford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 1 |
| US-19 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crawford County) |
|---|---|
| I-0079 | 95 |
| SR-0006 | 47 |
| SR-0322 | 23 |
| SR-0008 | 19 |
| SR-0027 | 17 |
| SR-0285 | 16 |
| SR-0089 | 13 |
| SR-0198 | 13 |
Conneaut Lakeshore at a glance
| Land area | 5.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16316) | $62,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 16316) | $163,466 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crawford 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 | 39 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 41 | +4% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 31 | -25% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 34 | +12% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 39 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Conneaut Lakeshore
How common are truck crashes in Conneaut Lakeshore?
Since 2015, 407 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Crawford County (163 injured, 15 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Conneaut Lakeshore?
February has the most truck crashes in Crawford County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Conneaut Lakeshore?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Crawford County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does Conneaut Lakeshore compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Crawford County has 42.2 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Conneaut Lakeshore?
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.