ZIP 44262 (Munroe Falls, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44262: 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. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Summit County: 12.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.8% in Ohio.
Overview
Summit County has recorded 2,773 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,093 people injured and 55 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.3%).
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (9.6%).
Road surface: 12.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 44262 is SR-8, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-76 (4), I-80 (4) and SR-14 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 65 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (12%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44262 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Summit County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-8, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Summit County.
- With 12.7% 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
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2022, 2023 and 2024; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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-76 | 4 |
| I-80 | 4 |
| SR-14 | 4 |
| CR-162 Lake St | 2 |
| SR-303 | 2 |
| SR-59 | 2 |
| CR-130 Krumroy Rd | 1 |
| 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 44262 at a glance
| Population | 5,000 |
| Density | 722 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,214 |
| Median home value | $251,005 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 44262
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 44262?
Summit County has had 2,773 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,093 people and killing 55.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 44262?
NHTSA data shows SR-8 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44262 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 44262?
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 44262?
Garbage trucks were involved in 65 reported crashes in Summit County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 44262 compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Summit County records 51.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 44262?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.