ZIP 44024 (Chardon, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44024: 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Geauga County at a glance: 6.6 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Ohio: 3.1).
Overview
Geauga County has recorded 462 truck crashes since 2015, with 284 people injured and 29 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
SR-44 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 44024 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-528 (2), US-322 (2) and CR-3 Claridon Troy Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 20 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (15% of them).
Route planning tips for ZIP 44024 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Geauga County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-44 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Geauga County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.0% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Geauga County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-44 | 3 |
| SR-528 | 2 |
| US-322 | 2 |
| CR-3 Claridon Troy Rd | 1 |
| CR-4 Auburn Rd | 1 |
| SR-166 | 1 |
| SR-608 | 1 |
| SR-86 | 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 44024 at a glance
| Population | 24,030 |
| Density | 103 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $107,000 |
| Median home value | $317,540 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 44024
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 44024?
462 truck crashes have been reported in Geauga County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 284 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 44024?
Since 2015, SR-44 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44024: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 44024?
Truck crashes in Geauga County peak in January, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 44024?
Since 2015, Geauga County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 44024 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 42.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Geauga County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 44024?
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.