ZIP 44060 (Mentor, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44060: 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 sits below Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Ohio on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Lake County: 19.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Overview
Since 2015, 799 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lake County. They injured 517 people and killed 15.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 16.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
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 44060 is SR-44, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: 329 St (1), CR-279 Bringham Rd (1) and I-271 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
36 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.5% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Their busiest month is July, with 25% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 5.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44060 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-44 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Lake County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.6% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Lake County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-44 | 2 |
| 329 St | 1 |
| CR-279 Bringham Rd | 1 |
| I-271 | 1 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-283 | 1 |
| SR-640 | 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 44060 at a glance
| Population | 60,779 |
| Density | 588 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,599 |
| Median home value | $245,092 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 55. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44060
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 44060?
Lake County has had 799 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 517 people and killing 15.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 44060?
SR-44 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 44060 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 44060?
Truck crashes in Lake County peak in January, with 16.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 44060?
Since 2015, Lake County has reported 36 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 44060 compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Lake County has 29.4 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 44060?
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.