ZIP 44035 (Elyria, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44035: 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Lorain County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr. It runs above Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 44035: I-80 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 44035.
Overview
Police reported 1,341 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lorain County since 2015: 762 people were injured and 44 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 44035 is I-80, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-57 (4), US-20 (4) and SR-2 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 36 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Their busiest month is April, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44035 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Lorain County.
- With 10.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), 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 Lorain County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 6 |
| SR-57 | 4 |
| US-20 | 4 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| CR-51 Baumhart Rd | 1 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| SR-113 | 1 |
| SR-301 | 1 |
| SR-83 | 1 |
| US-6 | 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 44035 at a glance
| Population | 62,179 |
| Density | 505 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,408 |
| Median home value | $159,660 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 44 to 96. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 4.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44035
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 44035?
1,341 truck crashes have been reported in Lorain County since 2015, with 44 deaths and 762 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 44035?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44035 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 44035?
Truck crashes in Lorain County peak in June, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 44035?
Since 2015, Lorain County has reported 36 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 44035 compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 35.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lorain County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 44035?
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.