ZIP 45826 (Chickasaw, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45826: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mercer County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
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 |
Compared with Ohio, Mercer County is lower 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.
What stands out in Mercer County: 6.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Ohio: 3.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 397 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mercer County. They injured 269 people and killed 25.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 45826 since 2015: SR-29 (4), US-127 (4), CR-18 North Star Fort Laramie (1), CR-30 Ft Recovery Minster Rd (1) and SR-703 (1). No single road stands out.
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 ZIP 45826 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Ohio.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 4 |
| US-127 | 4 |
| CR-18 North Star Fort Laramie | 1 |
| CR-30 Ft Recovery Minster Rd | 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 |
ZIP 45826 at a glance
| Population | 394 |
| Density | 634 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $101,250 |
| Median home value | $297,014 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45826
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 45826?
Mercer County has had 397 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 269 people and killing 25.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 45826?
The worst month is September: 11.1% of truck crashes in Mercer County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 45826?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Mercer County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 45826 compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 78.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mercer County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 45826?
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.