ZIP 44870 (Sandusky, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 44870: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Erie 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
12 of 944 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Erie County compares with Ohio
Erie County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Erie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Erie County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 106.0 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 1.03 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 2.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.2% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.0% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.0% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.7% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Ohio, Erie County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Erie County: 8.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.1 across Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 944 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Erie County. They injured 905 people and killed 69.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
15.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 44870 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-2 (2), US-6 (2) and CR-13 Mason Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 44870 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Erie County.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 15.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Ohio), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Erie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 5 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| CR-13 Mason Rd | 1 |
| CR-15 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
| US-250 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Erie County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 80 | 587 |
| SR-2 | 94 |
| SR-4 | 37 |
| US-250 | 26 |
| US-6 | 23 |
| Ir 0080 | 19 |
| SR-113 | 14 |
| SR-101 | 10 |
ZIP 44870 at a glance
| Population | 39,883 |
| Density | 254 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,082 |
| Median home value | $163,235 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Erie 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 | 46 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 59 | +29% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 80 | +36% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 77 | -4% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 46 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 77. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 44870
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 44870?
Since 2015, 944 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Erie County (905 injured, 69 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 44870?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 44870 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 44870?
The worst month is February: 12.1% of truck crashes in Erie County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 44870?
Since 2015, Erie County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 44870 compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Erie County has 106.0 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 44870?
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.