ZIP 44012 (Avon Lake, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44012: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lorain County, 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lorain County compares with Ohio
Lorain County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lorain County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lorain County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.3 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.2% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.7% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.3% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Lorain County has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Lorain County: 10.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Overview
Lorain County has recorded 1,341 truck crashes since 2015, with 762 people injured and 44 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44012 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-80 (4), SR-57 (4), I-90 (2), SR-2 (1) and SR-254 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 36 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (14% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44012 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- With 10.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Lorain County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 4 |
| SR-57 | 4 |
| I-90 | 2 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-254 | 1 |
| SR-301 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lorain County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 80 | 503 |
| Ir 90 | 89 |
| US-20 | 54 |
| SR-83 | 32 |
| SR-2 | 30 |
| SR-57 | 27 |
| SR-58 | 25 |
| SR-82 | 24 |
ZIP 44012 at a glance
| Population | 25,752 |
| Density | 893 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $115,567 |
| Median home value | $368,242 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lorain 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 | 44 | — | 4.3 |
| 2000s | 87 | +99% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 122 | +40% | 2.9 |
| 2020s | 96 | -22% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 44 a year in the 1990s and 96 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44012
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 44012?
Lorain County has had 1,341 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 762 people and killing 44.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 44012?
Truck crashes in Lorain County peak in June, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 44012?
Since 2015, Lorain County has reported 36 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 44012 compare with Ohio?
Lorain County records 35.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 44012?
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.