ZIP 44045 (Grand River, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44045: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lake 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
5.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lake County compares with Ohio
Lake County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lake County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lake County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.4 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 42% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.6% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.0% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.4% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 23.4% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Lake County has lower values than Ohio for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Lake County: 19.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.8% in Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 799 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lake County. They injured 517 people and killed 15.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 16.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
19.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 44045 is SR-44, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-117 Perry Park Rd (1), SR-2 (1) and SR-283 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 36 crashes, 4.5% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Their busiest month is July, with 25% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 5.9 deaths compared with 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44045 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lake County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-44 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- 19.6% 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 Lake County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-44 | 2 |
| CR-117 Perry Park Rd | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-283 | 1 |
| SR-640 | 1 |
| SR-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lake County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 90 | 239 |
| Ir 0090 | 123 |
| SR-2 | 42 |
| Ir 271 | 24 |
| US-20 | 20 |
| Mentor Av | 18 |
| SR-91 | 16 |
| Center St | 15 |
ZIP 44045 at a glance
| Population | 611 |
| Density | 252 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,408 |
| Median home value | $161,379 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lake 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 | 16 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 51 | +217% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 81 | +59% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 55 | -32% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 55 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44045
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 44045?
Since 2015, 799 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lake County (517 injured, 15 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 44045?
Since 2015, SR-44 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44045: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 44045?
January has the most truck crashes in Lake County, 16.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 44045?
36 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lake County since 2015, 4.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 44045 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Lake County records 29.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 44045?
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.