Jefferson Township, Mercer County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jefferson Township, Mercer County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jefferson Township, Mercer County 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. 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
Mercer County has recorded 397 truck crashes since 2015, with 269 people injured and 25 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
Jefferson Township, Mercer County had 4 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
Truck crashes peak in September (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in December (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.
Road surface: 4.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-127 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come SR-29 (5), SR-118 (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 Jefferson Township, Mercer County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-127; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 8 |
| SR-29 | 5 |
| SR-118 | 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 |
Jefferson Township, Mercer County at a glance
| Population | 13,817 |
| Land area | 33.7 sq mi |
| Density | 410 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45822) | $70,200 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45822) | $182,574 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 31. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Jefferson Township, Mercer County
How common are truck crashes in Jefferson Township, Mercer County?
397 truck crashes have been reported in Mercer County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 269 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Jefferson Township, Mercer County?
US-127 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Jefferson since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jefferson Township, Mercer County?
September has the most truck crashes in Mercer County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jefferson Township, Mercer County?
Since 2015, Mercer County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Jefferson Township, Mercer County compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Mercer County has 78.2 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jefferson Township, 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.