ZIP 44223 (Cuyahoga Falls, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44223: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Summit 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Summit County compares with Ohio
Summit County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Summit County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Summit County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.7% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.5% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.6% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Summit County sits below Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Ohio on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Summit County: 12.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,773 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Summit County. They injured 1,093 people and killed 55.
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 (7.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.7% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
SR-8 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 44223 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-80 (4), I-76 (3) and I-77 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
65 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (12% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44223 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Summit County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-8; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.7% 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.
Crash reporting for 2022, 2023 and 2024 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Summit County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-8 | 9 |
| I-80 | 4 |
| I-76 | 3 |
| I-77 | 3 |
| CR-162 Lake St | 2 |
| I-271 | 2 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| SR-303 | 2 |
| CR-15 S Arlington St | 1 |
| CR-509 Terex Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Summit County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 80 | 219 |
| Ir 77 | 203 |
| Ir 76 | 159 |
| SR-8 | 152 |
| Ir 0076W | 116 |
| Ir 271 | 114 |
| Ir 0076E | 108 |
| Ir 0080 | 68 |
ZIP 44223 at a glance
| Population | 18,459 |
| Density | 481 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,335 |
| Median home value | $217,461 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Summit 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 | 4 | — | 3.8 |
| 2000s | 173 | +3804% | 3.6 |
| 2010s | 268 | +55% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 222 | -17% | 4.2 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 222. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44223
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 44223?
Summit County has had 2,773 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,093 people and killing 55.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 44223?
NHTSA data shows SR-8 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44223 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 44223?
Truck crashes in Summit County peak in January, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 44223?
Garbage trucks were involved in 65 reported crashes in Summit County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 44223 compared with Ohio?
Summit County records 51.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 44223?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2022, 2023 and 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.