Chickasaw, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chickasaw: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Chickasaw 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
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 |
Mercer County sits below Ohio 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.
Mercer County at a glance: 6.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Ohio: 3.1).
Overview
Police reported 397 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mercer County since 2015: 269 people were injured and 25 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
Chickasaw 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 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.5%.
November through March accounts for 40.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Chickasaw since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-29 (4), US-127 (4), CR-18 North Star Fort Laramie (1), CR-30 Ft Recovery Minster Rd (1) and SR-703 (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 Chickasaw fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mercer County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.2% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 4 |
| US-127 | 4 |
| CR-18 North Star Fort Laramie | 1 |
| CR-30 Ft Recovery Minster Rd | 1 |
| SR-703 | 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 |
Chickasaw at a glance
| Population | 354 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,475 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45826) | $101,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45826) | $297,014 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 31 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Chickasaw
How many truck crashes happen in Chickasaw?
Since 2015, 397 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mercer County (269 injured, 25 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Chickasaw?
The worst month is September: 11.1% of truck crashes in Mercer County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Chickasaw?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Mercer County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Chickasaw compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 78.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mercer County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Chickasaw?
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.