ZIP 44333 (Akron, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44333: 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
Since 2015, 2,773 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Summit County. They injured 1,093 people and killed 55.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
SR-8 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 44333 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-303 (3), I-271 (2) and I-76 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 65 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Their busiest month is January, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 44333 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- 12.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 9 |
| SR-303 | 3 |
| I-271 | 2 |
| I-76 | 2 |
| I-77 | 2 |
| I-80 | 2 |
| CR-618 Home Ave | 1 |
| CR-629 Rhodes Ave | 1 |
| CR-632 North St | 1 |
| CR-9 Riverview 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 44333 at a glance
| Population | 19,620 |
| Density | 267 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $131,821 |
| Median home value | $383,713 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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. NHTSA counts 4.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44333
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 44333?
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 44333?
NHTSA data shows SR-8 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44333 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 44333?
Truck crashes in Summit County peak in January, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 44333?
Since 2015, Summit County has reported 65 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 44333 compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Summit County has 51.2 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 44333?
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.