ZIP 44089 (Vermilion, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44089: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Erie 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
12 of 944 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Erie County compares with Ohio
Erie County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Erie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Erie County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 106.0 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 1.03 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 2.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.2% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.0% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.0% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.7% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Ohio, Erie County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Erie County: 8.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.1 across Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 944 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Erie County. They injured 905 people and killed 69.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 44089 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-113 (2), SR-2 (2) and US-6 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44089 fleets
- Build extra time into February 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.
- 15.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Erie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 4 |
| SR-113 | 2 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| CR-51 Baumhart Rd | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
| W Erie Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Erie County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 80 | 587 |
| SR-2 | 94 |
| SR-4 | 37 |
| US-250 | 26 |
| US-6 | 23 |
| Ir 0080 | 19 |
| SR-113 | 14 |
| SR-101 | 10 |
ZIP 44089 at a glance
| Population | 15,654 |
| Density | 175 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,495 |
| Median home value | $211,817 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Erie 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 | 46 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 59 | +29% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 80 | +36% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 77 | -4% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 46 a year in the 1990s and 77 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44089
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 44089?
Since 2015, 944 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Erie County (905 injured, 69 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 44089?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44089 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 44089?
February has the most truck crashes in Erie County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 44089?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Erie County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 44089 compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Erie County has 106.0 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 44089?
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.