ZIP 44251 (Westfield Center, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44251: 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. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 44251 at a glance: I-71 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44251 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,119 crashes involving commercial trucks in Medina County since 2015: 511 people were injured and 35 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.2% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (8.2%).
Road surface: 11.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
I-71 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 44251 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-76 (4), SR-83 (4) and SR-162 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
20 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (20%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 44251 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-71; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- With 11.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment 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 | 4 |
| SR-162 | 2 |
| CR-97 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-604 | 1 |
| US-224 | 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 44251 at a glance
| Population | 963 |
| Density | 253 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $118,750 |
| Median home value | $380,760 |
| 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 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 83. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44251
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 44251?
1,119 truck crashes have been reported in Medina County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 511 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 44251?
NHTSA data shows I-71 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44251 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 44251?
January has the most truck crashes in Medina County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 44251?
Garbage trucks were involved in 20 reported crashes in Medina County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 44251 compared with Ohio?
Medina County records 50.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 44251?
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.