ZIP 44095 (Eastlake, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44095: 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Lake County is lower 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% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Overview
Lake County has recorded 799 truck crashes since 2015, with 517 people injured and 15 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.6% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 44095 is I-90, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come 329 St (1), CR-279 Bringham Rd (1) and Green Rd (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.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 5.9, vs 1.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44095 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-90 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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 Lake County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 3 |
| 329 St | 1 |
| CR-279 Bringham Rd | 1 |
| Green Rd | 1 |
| I-271 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-283 | 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 44095 at a glance
| Population | 32,363 |
| Density | 1,371 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,543 |
| Median home value | $169,755 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 44095
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 44095?
Lake County has had 799 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 517 people and killing 15.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 44095?
NHTSA data shows I-90 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44095 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 44095?
Truck crashes in Lake County peak in January, with 16.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 44095?
Garbage trucks were involved in 36 reported crashes in Lake County since 2015 (4.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 44095 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
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 44095?
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.