ZIP 44306 (Akron, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44306: 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 |
Compared with Ohio, Summit County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Summit County at a glance: 12.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Overview
Police reported 2,773 crashes involving commercial trucks in Summit County since 2015: 1,093 people were injured and 55 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.7% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
SR-8 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 44306 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-76 (4), I-77 (2) and US-224 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 65 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Their busiest month is January, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44306 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-8 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.7% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- 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.
Crash reporting for 2022, 2023 and 2024 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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 | 7 |
| I-76 | 4 |
| I-77 | 2 |
| US-224 | 2 |
| CR-130 Krumroy Rd | 1 |
| CR-15 S Arlington St | 1 |
| CR-618 Home Ave | 1 |
| CR-629 Rhodes Ave | 1 |
| CR-632 North St | 1 |
| CR-653 Eastwood Ave | 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 44306 at a glance
| Population | 20,905 |
| Density | 968 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,688 |
| Median home value | $78,871 |
| Home ownership | 44% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 222 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 4.5 a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44306
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 44306?
2,773 truck crashes have been reported in Summit County since 2015, with 55 deaths and 1,093 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 44306?
NHTSA data shows SR-8 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44306 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 44306?
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 44306?
65 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Summit County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 44306 compared with Ohio?
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 44306?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.