ZIP 44049 (Kipton, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44049: 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
ZIP 44049 at a glance: US-20 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44049: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,341 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lorain County since 2015: 762 people were injured and 44 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
10.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come I-80 (3), SR-18 (3) and SR-113 (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.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44049 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lorain County.
- Check whether your routes use US-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 10.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 6 |
| I-80 | 3 |
| SR-18 | 3 |
| SR-113 | 2 |
| SR-58 | 2 |
| CR-51 Baumhart Rd | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-303 | 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 44049 at a glance
| Population | 246 |
| Density | 272 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,929 |
| Median home value | $141,826 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44049
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 44049?
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 44049?
NHTSA data shows US-20 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44049 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 44049?
Truck crashes in Lorain County peak in June, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 44049?
36 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lorain County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 44049 compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 35.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lorain County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 44049?
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.