ZIP 44064 (Montville, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44064: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Geauga 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
20 of 462 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Geauga County compares with Ohio
Geauga County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Geauga County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Geauga County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.1 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.8% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.7% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 51% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Geauga County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Geauga County: 6.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.1 in Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 462 crashes involving commercial trucks in Geauga County since 2015: 284 people were injured and 29 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.5% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (10.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.0% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
SR-528 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 44064 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-3 Claridon Troy Rd (1), SR-166 (1) and SR-45 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
20 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (15% of them).
Route planning tips for ZIP 44064 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Geauga County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-528; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 27.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 12.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment 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 Geauga County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-528 | 2 |
| CR-3 Claridon Troy Rd | 1 |
| SR-166 | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
| SR-608 | 1 |
| SR-86 | 1 |
| US-322 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Geauga County) |
|---|---|
| US-0422 | 38 |
| US-422 | 34 |
| SR-0044 | 29 |
| SR-0528 | 26 |
| SR-0087 | 22 |
| SR-44 | 18 |
| SR-306 | 18 |
| US-0322 | 16 |
ZIP 44064 at a glance
| Population | 1,300 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,750 |
| Median home value | $243,382 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Geauga 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 | 31 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 34 | +8% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 43 | +27% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 35 | -19% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 31 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 35. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44064
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 44064?
Geauga County has had 462 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 284 people and killing 29.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 44064?
SR-528 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 44064 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 44064?
The worst month is January: 12.1% of truck crashes in Geauga County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 44064?
Since 2015, Geauga County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 44064 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 42.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Geauga County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 44064?
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.