ZIP 44280 (Valley City, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44280: 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.
What stands out in ZIP 44280: I-80 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44280: 7 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
January has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.2% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.1% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 44280 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-83 (3), I-71 (2) and SR-3 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 20 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Their busiest month is March, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44280 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Medina County.
- 11.1% 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
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-80 | 7 |
| SR-83 | 3 |
| I-71 | 2 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| CR-47 Abbeyville Rd | 1 |
| CR-70 Fenn Rd | 1 |
| CR-76 | 1 |
| I-271 | 1 |
| Murphy St | 1 |
| SR-252 | 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 44280 at a glance
| Population | 5,503 |
| Density | 84 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $130,167 |
| Median home value | $381,860 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44280
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 44280?
1,119 truck crashes have been reported in Medina County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 511 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 44280?
I-80 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 44280 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 44280?
Truck crashes in Medina County peak in January, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 44280?
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 44280 compare 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 44280?
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.