ZIP 45846 (Fort Recovery, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45846: 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 |
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.
The headline for 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
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.
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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 45846 is US-127, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-30 Ft Recovery Minster Rd (1), SR-119 (1) and SR-49 (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 ZIP 45846 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mercer County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-127; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 | 2 |
| CR-30 Ft Recovery Minster Rd | 1 |
| SR-119 | 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 |
ZIP 45846 at a glance
| Population | 4,644 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,736 |
| Median home value | $248,596 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 45846
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 45846?
Since 2015, 397 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mercer County (269 injured, 25 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 45846?
US-127 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 45846 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 45846?
Truck crashes in Mercer County peak in September, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 45846?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Mercer County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 45846 compare with Ohio?
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 ZIP 45846?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.