Medicine Township, Mercer County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Medicine Township, Mercer County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Medicine Township, Mercer County and Mercer County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Mercer County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 41 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mercer County compares with Missouri
Mercer County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mercer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mercer County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 100.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.9 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.2% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 31% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 10.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Missouri, Mercer 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 on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Mercer County: 7.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.7 in Missouri.
Overview
Mercer County has recorded 41 truck crashes since 2015, with 17 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 106 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Medicine Township, Mercer County since 2015, this page uses Mercer County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 17.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (17.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Medicine since 2015 were spread across roads: US-136 (2) and Sr-E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Mercer County.
Route planning tips for Medicine Township, Mercer County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 13.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Mercer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-136 | 2 |
| Sr-E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mercer County) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 14 |
| US-136 | 13 |
| Rt K | 3 |
| Crd Bugle Ave. | 1 |
| Crd Essex Pl | 1 |
| Cst N Steward St | 1 |
| Rt M | 1 |
Medicine Township, Mercer County at a glance
| Population | 134 |
| Land area | 49.2 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64645) | $53,125 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Mercer 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 | 8 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 3 | -60% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 3 | -12% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 4 | +17% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Medicine Township, Mercer County
How many truck crashes happen in Medicine Township, Mercer County?
41 truck crashes have been reported in Mercer County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 17 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Medicine Township, Mercer County?
Truck crashes in Mercer County peak in September, with 17.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Medicine Township, Mercer County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mercer County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Medicine Township, Mercer County compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Mercer County has 100.1 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Medicine Township, Mercer County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.