ZIP 44253 (Litchfield, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44253: 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 |
Medina County has lower values than Ohio for 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 44253 at a glance: SR-83 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44253 since 2015.
Overview
Medina County has recorded 1,119 truck crashes since 2015, with 511 people injured and 35 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%.
November through March accounts for 43.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
SR-83 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 44253 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-162 (2), SR-18 (2) and SR-301 (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 44253 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-83, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- With 11.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-83 | 4 |
| SR-162 | 2 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| SR-301 | 2 |
| SR-58 | 2 |
| CR-47 Abbeyville Rd | 1 |
| SR-252 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-303 | 1 |
| SR-57 | 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 44253 at a glance
| Population | 3,552 |
| Density | 50 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,500 |
| Median home value | $283,863 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 83 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44253
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 44253?
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 44253?
SR-83 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 44253 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 44253?
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 44253?
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 44253 compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 50.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Medina County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 44253?
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.