ZIP 44250 (Lakemore, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44250: 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.
Summit County at a glance: 12.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Overview
Police reported 2,773 crashes involving commercial trucks in Summit County since 2015: 1,093 people were injured and 55 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 7.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 44250 happened on I-76 (4), SR-8 (4), US-224 (3), I-77 (2) and CR-130 Krumroy Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 65 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (12% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44250 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 12.7% 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
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.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-76 | 4 |
| SR-8 | 4 |
| US-224 | 3 |
| I-77 | 2 |
| CR-130 Krumroy Rd | 1 |
| CR-15 S Arlington St | 1 |
| CR-190 Applegrove St Ne | 1 |
| CR-31 State St | 1 |
| CR-618 Home Ave | 1 |
| CR-629 Rhodes Ave | 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 44250 at a glance
| Population | 1,745 |
| Density | 952 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,328 |
| Median home value | $121,791 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 222. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 44250
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 44250?
Since 2015, 2,773 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Summit County (1,093 injured, 55 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 44250?
Truck crashes in Summit County peak in January, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 44250?
Since 2015, Summit County has reported 65 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 44250 compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Summit County has 51.2 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 44250?
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.