Dublin Township, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dublin Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dublin Township 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 has lower values than Ohio for 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.
What stands out in Mercer County: 6.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.1 across Ohio.
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 9 truck crashes reported in Dublin Township 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.6% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
US-127 leads within 10 miles of Dublin with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-29 (3), SR-49 (2) and SR-118 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Dublin Township fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mercer County.
- Check whether your routes use US-127, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 26.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-127 | 9 |
| SR-29 | 3 |
| SR-49 | 2 |
| SR-118 | 1 |
| Wren Landeck 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 |
Dublin Township at a glance
| Population | 2,063 |
| Land area | 37.3 sq mi |
| Density | 55 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45882) | $74,625 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45882) | $159,527 |
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. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dublin Township
How many truck crashes happen in Dublin Township?
Mercer County has had 397 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 269 people and killing 25.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Dublin Township?
NHTSA data shows US-127 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dublin since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Dublin Township?
September has the most truck crashes in Mercer County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Dublin Township?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Mercer County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Dublin Township 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 Dublin Township?
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.