Bremen, KY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bremen: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bremen and Muhlenberg County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Muhlenberg County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 283 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Muhlenberg County compares with Kentucky
Muhlenberg County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Muhlenberg County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Muhlenberg County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 80.7 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 14% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 17% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.4% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.9% | 24.4% | 24.8% | same |
Muhlenberg County sits below Kentucky on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Muhlenberg County: 7.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Overview
Muhlenberg County has recorded 283 truck crashes since 2015, with 123 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
With 12 truck crashes reported in Bremen since 2015, this page uses Muhlenberg County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bremen since 2015: SR-1379 (1), SR-181 (1), SR-81 (1), SR-9001 (1) and US-431 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for Bremen fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 7.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Kentucky), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Muhlenberg County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1379 | 1 |
| SR-181 | 1 |
| SR-81 | 1 |
| SR-9001 | 1 |
| US-431 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Muhlenberg County) |
|---|---|
| Wk9001 | 82 |
| US-0431 | 43 |
| US-0062 | 28 |
| Ky1031 | 26 |
| Ky0181 | 22 |
| Ky0171 | 13 |
| Ky0189 | 10 |
| Ky0070 | 9 |
Bremen at a glance
| Population | 171 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 826 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 42325) | $78,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 42325) | $141,864 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Muhlenberg 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 | 19 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 26 | +36% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 25 | -4% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 23 | -6% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 23. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bremen
How many truck accidents are there in Bremen?
283 truck crashes have been reported in Muhlenberg County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 123 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bremen?
The worst month is March: 11.3% of truck crashes in Muhlenberg County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bremen?
Since 2015, Muhlenberg County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bremen compare with Kentucky?
The yearly rate is 80.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Muhlenberg County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bremen?
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.