ZIP 45862 (Mendon, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 45862: 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. 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 for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.1 across Ohio.
Overview
Mercer County has recorded 397 truck crashes since 2015, with 269 people injured and 25 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
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.
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
Within this area, US-127 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). It is followed by SR-29 (4), SR-118 (1) and SR-197 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 45862 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 9 |
| SR-29 | 4 |
| SR-118 | 1 |
| SR-197 | 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 45862 at a glance
| Population | 1,417 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,556 |
| Median home value | $109,268 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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. 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 45862
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 45862?
Mercer County has had 397 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 269 people and killing 25.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 45862?
Since 2015, US-127 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 45862: 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 45862?
September has the most truck crashes in Mercer County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 45862?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mercer County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 45862 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 45862?
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.