Mercer, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mercer: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mercer 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 for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.7 across Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 41 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mercer County since 2015: 17 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 106 days in fully reported years.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Mercer 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%.
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (17.1%).
Road surface: 13.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Mercer happened on US-136 (2) and US-65 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Mercer County.
Route planning tips for Mercer fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mercer County.
- 13.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; 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 Mercer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-136 | 2 |
| US-65 | 2 |
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 |
Mercer at a glance
| Population | 259 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 704 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64661) | $54,122 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mercer
How common are truck crashes in Mercer?
Since 2015, 41 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mercer County (17 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Mercer?
September has the most truck crashes in Mercer County, 17.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Mercer?
Since 2015, Mercer County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Mercer compare with Missouri?
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 Mercer?
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.