Coldwater, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Coldwater: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Coldwater 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Mercer County: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Coldwater since 2015, this page uses Mercer County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.3% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, 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 (5). Next come SR-29 (4), CR-30 Ft Recovery Minster Rd (1) and SR-118 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Coldwater fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-127; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.2% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; adjust start times where you can.
- 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-127 | 5 |
| SR-29 | 4 |
| CR-30 Ft Recovery Minster Rd | 1 |
| SR-118 | 1 |
| SR-119 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 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 |
Coldwater at a glance
| Population | 4,729 |
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Density | 2,439 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45828) | $72,703 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45828) | $254,615 |
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 Coldwater
How common are truck crashes in Coldwater?
Mercer County has had 397 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 269 people and killing 25.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Coldwater?
Since 2015, US-127 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Coldwater: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Coldwater?
The worst month is September: 11.1% of truck crashes in Mercer County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Coldwater?
Since 2015, Mercer County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Coldwater 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 Coldwater?
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.