ZIP 44023 (Chagrin Falls, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44023: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Geauga 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
20 of 462 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Geauga County compares with Ohio
Geauga County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Geauga County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Geauga County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.1 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.8% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.7% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 51% below the state |
Geauga County sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Geauga County at a glance: 6.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.1 in Ohio.
Overview
Geauga County has recorded 462 truck crashes since 2015, with 284 people injured and 29 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 40.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (10.0%).
Road surface: 12.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44023 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-44 (3), US-422 (3), CR-4 Auburn Rd (2), I-480 (1) and I-80 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 20 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Their busiest month is January, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44023 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Geauga County.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Geauga County.
- 27.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 12.0% 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
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 Geauga County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-44 | 3 |
| US-422 | 3 |
| CR-4 Auburn Rd | 2 |
| I-480 | 1 |
| I-80 | 1 |
| SR-303 | 1 |
| SR-306 | 1 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
| SR-87 | 1 |
| TR-144 Pekin Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Geauga County) |
|---|---|
| US-0422 | 38 |
| US-422 | 34 |
| SR-0044 | 29 |
| SR-0528 | 26 |
| SR-0087 | 22 |
| SR-44 | 18 |
| SR-306 | 18 |
| US-0322 | 16 |
ZIP 44023 at a glance
| Population | 18,960 |
| Density | 142 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $147,383 |
| Median home value | $436,660 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Geauga 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 | 31 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 34 | +8% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 43 | +27% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 35 | -19% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 31 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 35. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44023
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 44023?
Geauga County has had 462 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 284 people and killing 29.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 44023?
Truck crashes in Geauga County peak in January, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 44023?
20 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Geauga County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 44023 compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Geauga County has 42.1 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 44023?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.