Somerset, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Somerset: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Somerset 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 runs above Missouri on 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
Police reported 41 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mercer County since 2015: 17 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 106 days.
Somerset had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Mercer County numbers.
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.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 17.1% of truck crashes.
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 Somerset since 2015 were spread across roads: US-136 (2) and US-65 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mercer County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Somerset 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
Somerset at a glance
| Population | 88 |
| Land area | 44.3 sq mi |
| Density | 2 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 Somerset
How many truck accidents are there in Somerset?
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 Somerset?
The worst month is September: 17.1% of truck crashes in Mercer County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Somerset?
Since 2015, Mercer County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Somerset compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Mercer County has 100.1 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Somerset?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.