ZIP 44094 (Willoughby, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44094: 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.
Lake County at a glance: 19.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 799 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lake County since 2015: 517 people were injured and 15 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 16.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.1%.
November through March accounts for 48.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.6% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-90 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 44094 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-322 (2), 329 St (1) and CR-279 Bringham Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 36 of the truck crashes here, or 4.5%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (25%).
They recorded 5.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44094 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-90 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.
- With 19.6% 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 Lake County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 3 |
| US-322 | 2 |
| 329 St | 1 |
| CR-279 Bringham Rd | 1 |
| Green Rd | 1 |
| I-271 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-283 | 1 |
| SR-44 | 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 44094 at a glance
| Population | 36,873 |
| Density | 359 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,772 |
| Median home value | $259,388 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 44094
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 44094?
799 truck crashes have been reported in Lake County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 517 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 44094?
Since 2015, I-90 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44094: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 44094?
The worst month is January: 16.1% of truck crashes in Lake County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 44094?
Garbage trucks were involved in 36 reported crashes in Lake County since 2015 (4.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 44094 compared with Ohio?
Lake County records 29.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 44094?
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.