ZIP 44092 (Wickliffe, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44092: 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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Overview
Lake County has recorded 799 truck crashes since 2015, with 517 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (16.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (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.
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 44092 is I-90, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-271 (4), US-322 (2) and 329 St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 36 of the truck crashes here, or 4.5%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (25% of them).
They recorded 5.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44092 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-90; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 7 |
| I-271 | 4 |
| US-322 | 2 |
| 329 St | 1 |
| CR-23 Cedar Rd | 1 |
| CR-279 Bringham Rd | 1 |
| CR-342 Hayden Rd. | 1 |
| Green Rd | 1 |
| Mu-South Woodland Rd | 1 |
| Rt 406 Martin Luther King Jr | 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 44092 at a glance
| Population | 17,587 |
| Density | 921 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,801 |
| Median home value | $177,617 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 55. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44092
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 44092?
799 truck crashes have been reported in Lake County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 517 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 44092?
I-90 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 44092 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 44092?
Truck crashes in Lake County peak in January, with 16.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 44092?
Since 2015, Lake County has reported 36 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 44092 compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Lake County has 29.4 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 44092?
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.