ZIP 44146 (Bedford, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44146: 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 |
Cuyahoga County sits below Ohio 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.
What stands out in Cuyahoga County: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 14% of them.
Overview
Police reported 4,613 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cuyahoga County since 2015: 2,960 people were injured and 108 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.4% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44146 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-271 (7), I-480 (7), I-77 (4), I-80 (4) and SR-176 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
164 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (14% of them).
They recorded 6.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44146 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 24.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- 9.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Cuyahoga County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-271 | 7 |
| I-480 | 7 |
| I-77 | 4 |
| I-80 | 4 |
| SR-176 | 2 |
| SR-8 | 2 |
| US-322 | 2 |
| US-422 | 2 |
| CR-128 Chamberlin Rd | 1 |
| CR-23 Cedar 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 44146 at a glance
| Population | 29,349 |
| Density | 566 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,925 |
| Median home value | $153,565 |
| Home ownership | 57% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 45 a year in the 1990s and 328 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 44146
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 44146?
Cuyahoga County has had 4,613 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,960 people and killing 108.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 44146?
January has the most truck crashes in Cuyahoga County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 44146?
Since 2015, Cuyahoga County has reported 164 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 44146 compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Cuyahoga County has 31.9 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 44146?
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.