ZIP 44053 (Lorain, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44053: 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 |
Lorain County sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 44053: I-80 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44053 since 2015.
Overview
Lorain County has recorded 1,341 truck crashes since 2015, with 762 people injured and 44 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for 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, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by SR-57 (4), SR-2 (2) and CR-51 Baumhart Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 36 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (14% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44053 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Lorain County.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| CR-51 Baumhart Rd | 1 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| SR-113 | 1 |
| SR-301 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
| US-6 | 1 |
| W Erie Ave | 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 44053 at a glance
| Population | 21,084 |
| Density | 752 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,484 |
| Median home value | $204,382 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 44053
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 44053?
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 44053?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44053: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 44053?
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 44053?
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 44053 compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Lorain County has 35.3 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 44053?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.