Recovery, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Recovery: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Recovery 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 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.1 in Ohio.
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.
With 1 truck crash reported in Recovery since 2015, this page uses Mercer County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.3% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
4.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
US-127 leads within 10 miles of Recovery with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-30 Ft Recovery Minster Rd (1), SR-119 (1) and SR-29 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Recovery 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.
- 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
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 | 2 |
| CR-30 Ft Recovery Minster Rd | 1 |
| SR-119 | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 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 |
Recovery at a glance
| Population | 1,482 |
| Land area | 24.3 sq mi |
| Density | 61 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45846) | $91,736 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45846) | $248,596 |
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 Recovery
How common are truck crashes in Recovery?
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 Recovery?
Since 2015, US-127 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Recovery: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Recovery?
September has the most truck crashes in Mercer County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Recovery?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Mercer County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How does Recovery compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 78.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mercer County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Recovery?
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.