Mercer County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mercer County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
2 of 397 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mercer County compares with Ohio
Mercer County against Ohio 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 | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 79% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.6% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.2% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Compared with Ohio, Mercer County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Mercer County: 6.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.1 in Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 397 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mercer County. They injured 269 people and killed 25.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.6% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-127 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). Next come SR-29 (4), SR-49 (3) and CR-30 Ft Recovery Minster Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Route planning tips for Mercer County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-127, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 26.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Ohio; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Mercer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Mercer County) |
|---|---|
| US-127 | 10 |
| SR-29 | 4 |
| SR-49 | 3 |
| CR-30 Ft Recovery Minster Rd | 1 |
| SR-118 | 1 |
| SR-119 | 1 |
| SR-703 | 1 |
| TR-38 Lowry Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mercer County) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 27 |
| US-127 | 27 |
| US-33 | 24 |
| SR-49 | 14 |
| Us Rte 127 Hw | 8 |
| SR-119 | 8 |
| SR-118 | 8 |
| SR-00029 | 7 |
Mercer County at a glance
| Population | 42,648 |
| Land area | 462.4 sq mi |
| Density | 92 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $79,276 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
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 | 2 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 23 | +1370% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 30 | +32% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 31 | +1% | 2.6 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 31. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Mercer County
How many truck crashes happen in Mercer County?
Mercer County has had 397 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 269 people and killing 25.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Mercer County?
US-127 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Mercer County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Mercer County?
Truck crashes in Mercer County peak in September, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Mercer County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Mercer County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Mercer County compare with Ohio?
Mercer County records 78.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in 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.