Bern, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bern: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bern and Nemaha County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Nemaha County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 80 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Nemaha County compares with Kansas
Nemaha County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nemaha County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nemaha County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.8 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.3% | 9.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 23.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 12.0% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Nemaha County has lower values than Kansas for garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Nemaha County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.1% for Kansas.
Overview
Nemaha County has recorded 80 truck crashes since 2015, with 35 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 54 days in fully reported years.
Bern had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Nemaha County numbers.
72% of truck crash reports in Nemaha County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 16.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.7% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bern since 2015: CR-624 Ave (1), SR-50 (1), US-36 (1) and US-75 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Nemaha County.
Route planning tips for Bern fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Nemaha County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Nemaha County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-624 Ave | 1 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
| US-36 | 1 |
| US-75 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nemaha County) |
|---|---|
| North | 3 |
| 120Th | 2 |
| 216Th | 2 |
| 192Nd | 1 |
| 200Th | 1 |
| 24Th | 1 |
| 40Th | 1 |
| 56Th | 1 |
Bern at a glance
| Population | 162 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 570 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66408) | $91,250 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nemaha 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 | 4 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 7 | +80% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 6 | -7% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | +24% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 8 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bern
How many truck crashes happen in Bern?
Since 2015, 80 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Nemaha County (35 injured, 5 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bern?
December has the most truck crashes in Nemaha County, 16.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bern?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Nemaha County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Bern compared with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Nemaha County has 67.8 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bern?
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.