ZIP 44281 (Wadsworth, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44281: 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. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 44281: I-76 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 44281.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,119 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Medina County. They injured 511 people and killed 35.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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.
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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 44281 is I-76, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-21 (3), SR-3 (2) and CR-70 Fenn Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 20 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (20% of them).
Route planning tips for ZIP 44281 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Medina County.
- Look at alternatives to I-76 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 11.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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-76 | 5 |
| SR-21 | 3 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| CR-70 Fenn Rd | 1 |
| CR-97 | 1 |
| I-271 | 1 |
| I-71 | 1 |
| SR-162 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-604 | 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 44281 at a glance
| Population | 34,704 |
| Density | 280 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,131 |
| Median home value | $278,931 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 44281
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 44281?
Since 2015, 1,119 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Medina County (511 injured, 35 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 44281?
Since 2015, I-76 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44281: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 44281?
Truck crashes in Medina County peak in January, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 44281?
Since 2015, Medina County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 44281 compared with Ohio?
Medina County records 50.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 44281?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.