Bernie, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bernie: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bernie and Stoddard County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Stoddard County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 362 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stoddard County compares with Missouri
Stoddard County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stoddard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stoddard County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 110.9 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.6% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 8% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.8% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.9% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 19.0% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Stoddard County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
Stoddard County at a glance: October worst month: 11.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 362 crashes involving commercial trucks in Stoddard County since 2015: 185 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Bernie since 2015; patterns below come from Stoddard County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
6.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bernie since 2015: CR-ZIMMERMAN Ln (1), Sr-H (1) and US-60 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Bernie fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Stoddard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-ZIMMERMAN Ln | 1 |
| Sr-H | 1 |
| US-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stoddard County) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 128 |
| Mo 25 | 56 |
| Mo 114 | 14 |
| Mo 51 | 11 |
| Rt Y | 10 |
| Rt Z | 7 |
| Rt U | 7 |
| Rt M | 7 |
Bernie at a glance
| Population | 1,835 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,403 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63822) | $57,639 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63822) | $125,018 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stoddard 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 | 24 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 16 | -36% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 21 | +36% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 32 | +52% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 32 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bernie
How many truck accidents are there in Bernie?
362 truck crashes have been reported in Stoddard County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 185 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bernie?
October has the most truck crashes in Stoddard County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bernie?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Stoddard County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Bernie compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Stoddard County has 110.9 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bernie?
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.