ZIP 44118 (Cleveland, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44118: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cuyahoga 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
6.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Cuyahoga County compares with Ohio
Cuyahoga County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cuyahoga County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cuyahoga County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.9 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.4% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.4% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.6% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Cuyahoga County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 44118: I-90 deadliest road: 10 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44118 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 4,613 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cuyahoga County. They injured 2,960 people and killed 108.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.6%.
November through March accounts for 42.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.9%).
Road surface: 9.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-90 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). After it: I-271 (7), I-480 (5) and I-77 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 164 crashes, 3.6% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (14%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 6.4 deaths compared with 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44118 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-90, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 24.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 9.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Cuyahoga County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 10 |
| I-271 | 7 |
| I-480 | 5 |
| I-77 | 4 |
| US-322 | 3 |
| SR-176 | 2 |
| CR-13 Woodland Ave | 1 |
| CR-23 Cedar Rd | 1 |
| CR-279 Bringham Rd | 1 |
| CR-342 Hayden Rd. | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cuyahoga County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 90 | 551 |
| Ir 480 | 399 |
| Ir 80 | 326 |
| Ir 271 | 228 |
| Ir 77 | 185 |
| Ir 71 | 159 |
| Broadway Av | 81 |
| US-422 | 55 |
ZIP 44118 at a glance
| Population | 40,715 |
| Density | 2,230 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,555 |
| Median home value | $224,166 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cuyahoga 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 | 45 | — | 6.7 |
| 2000s | 272 | +504% | 5.6 |
| 2010s | 419 | +54% | 5.4 |
| 2020s | 328 | -22% | 9.2 |
In the 1990s about 45 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 328. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 6.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 9.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44118
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 44118?
Since 2015, 4,613 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cuyahoga County (2,960 injured, 108 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 44118?
Since 2015, I-90 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44118: 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 44118?
The worst month is January: 10.6% of truck crashes in Cuyahoga County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 44118?
Since 2015, Cuyahoga County has reported 164 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 44118 compare with Ohio?
Cuyahoga County records 31.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 44118?
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.