ZIP 44147 (Broadview Heights, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44147: 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. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 44147: 1.8× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44147: 3.0 in 2016–19, 5.4 in 2020–24.
Overview
Police reported 4,613 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cuyahoga County since 2015: 2,960 people were injured and 108 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
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.
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
Within this area, I-480 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). Next come I-80 (8), I-77 (3) and I-271 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 164 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
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 44147 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-480, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.0% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-480 | 9 |
| I-80 | 8 |
| I-77 | 3 |
| I-271 | 2 |
| I-71 | 2 |
| SR-176 | 2 |
| SR-303 | 2 |
| US-42 | 2 |
| CR-323 Bellaire Rd | 1 |
| CR-43 Harvard Av | 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 44147 at a glance
| Population | 19,771 |
| Density | 588 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $103,125 |
| Median home value | $314,976 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 6.5 a year in 2016–19 and 9.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44147
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 44147?
Cuyahoga County has had 4,613 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,960 people and killing 108.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 44147?
I-480 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 44147 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 44147?
Truck crashes in Cuyahoga County peak in January, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 44147?
164 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cuyahoga County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 44147 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 31.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cuyahoga County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 44147?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.