ZIP 44081 (Perry, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44081: 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). Where it is higher: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.1% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 19.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44081 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-117 Perry Park Rd (1), SR-166 (1), SR-283 (1), SR-44 (1) and SR-84 (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.
They recorded 5.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44081 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lake County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- With 19.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-117 Perry Park Rd | 1 |
| SR-166 | 1 |
| SR-283 | 1 |
| SR-44 | 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 44081 at a glance
| Population | 6,971 |
| Density | 130 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $96,500 |
| Median home value | $244,819 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 44081
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 44081?
799 truck crashes have been reported in Lake County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 517 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 44081?
January has the most truck crashes in Lake County, 16.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 44081?
Since 2015, Lake County has reported 36 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 44081 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 29.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lake County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 44081?
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.