Somers, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Somers: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Somers and Preble County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Preble County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 622 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Preble County compares with Ohio
Preble County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Preble County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Preble County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 131.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.0% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.0% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.8% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.2% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Preble County sits below Ohio on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Preble County: 6.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Ohio: 3.1).
Overview
Preble County has recorded 622 truck crashes since 2015, with 301 people injured and 38 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Somers since 2015, this page uses Preble County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 44.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 12.1% of truck crashes.
9.0% 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 Somers with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-73 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Somers fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Preble County.
- Check whether your routes use US-127, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 9.0% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Preble County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-127 | 5 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Preble County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 70 | 336 |
| US-127 | 93 |
| US-35 | 27 |
| US-40 | 20 |
| SR-122 | 18 |
| SR-503 | 13 |
| SR-725 | 12 |
| SR-177 | 10 |
Somers at a glance
| Population | 3,823 |
| Land area | 35.8 sq mi |
| Density | 107 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 45311) | $68,555 |
| Median home value (ZIP 45311) | $188,012 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Preble 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 | 1 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 27 | +2180% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 47 | +78% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 50 | +7% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 50 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Somers
How many truck crashes happen in Somers?
622 truck crashes have been reported in Preble County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 301 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Somers?
US-127 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Somers since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Somers?
December has the most truck crashes in Preble County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Somers?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Preble County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Somers compared with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 131.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Preble County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Somers?
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.