ZIP 44241 (Streetsboro, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44241: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Portage 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
3.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Portage County compares with Ohio
Portage County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Portage County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Portage County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.9 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.8% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.6% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 23.9% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Portage County has lower values than Ohio for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Ohio on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Portage County: 11.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.8% in Ohio.
Overview
Police reported 1,351 crashes involving commercial trucks in Portage County since 2015: 586 people were injured and 32 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.8% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 44241 is SR-8, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-14 (5), I-80 (4) and SR-303 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
29 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (14% of them).
They recorded 3.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44241 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-8; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Portage County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 23.2% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- 11.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Portage County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-8 | 7 |
| SR-14 | 5 |
| I-80 | 4 |
| SR-303 | 4 |
| CR-162 Lake St | 2 |
| SR-59 | 2 |
| CR-128 Chamberlin Rd | 1 |
| CR-167 Peck Rd | 1 |
| CR-4 Auburn Rd | 1 |
| CR-509 Terex Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Portage County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 80 | 290 |
| Ir 76 | 189 |
| Ir 0076 | 128 |
| SR-14 | 114 |
| Ir 0080 | 74 |
| SR-0014 | 45 |
| SR-44 | 36 |
| SR-43 | 34 |
ZIP 44241 at a glance
| Population | 18,548 |
| Density | 322 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,517 |
| Median home value | $209,957 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Portage 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 | 10 | — | 3.6 |
| 2000s | 91 | +794% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 126 | +39% | 2.9 |
| 2020s | 103 | -18% | 3.2 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 103. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44241
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 44241?
Since 2015, 1,351 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Portage County (586 injured, 32 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 44241?
NHTSA data shows SR-8 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44241 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 44241?
January has the most truck crashes in Portage County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 44241?
29 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Portage County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 44241 compare with Ohio?
Portage County records 70.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 44241?
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.