ZIP 44215 (Chippewa Lake, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44215: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Medina 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
20 of 1,119 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Medina County compares with Ohio
Medina County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Medina County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Medina County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.9 | 50.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.1% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.3% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.8% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Medina County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 44215 at a glance: I-71 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44215: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,119 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Medina County. They injured 511 people and killed 35.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
11.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 44215 is I-71, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-76 (4), SR-83 (3) and SR-162 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 20 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (20%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 44215 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Medina County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-71; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.1% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Medina County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 5 |
| I-76 | 4 |
| SR-83 | 3 |
| SR-162 | 2 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| CR-47 Abbeyville Rd | 1 |
| CR-70 Fenn Rd | 1 |
| CR-76 | 1 |
| CR-97 | 1 |
| I-271 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Medina County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 71 | 294 |
| Ir 76 | 146 |
| Ir 271 | 55 |
| SR-83 | 51 |
| SR-18 | 51 |
| SR-303 | 45 |
| US-224 | 34 |
| Ir 0071 | 27 |
ZIP 44215 at a glance
| Population | 2,650 |
| Density | 461 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,893 |
| Median home value | $221,635 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Medina 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 | 5 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 85 | +1703% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 98 | +15% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 83 | -16% | 3.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 83. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44215
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 44215?
Medina County has had 1,119 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 511 people and killing 35.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 44215?
I-71 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 44215 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 44215?
Truck crashes in Medina County peak in January, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 44215?
20 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Medina County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 44215 compare with Ohio?
Medina County records 50.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 44215?
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.