East Bernard, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in East Bernard: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in East Bernard and Wharton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wharton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 735 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wharton County compares with Texas
Wharton County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wharton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wharton County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 152.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 30.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Texas, Wharton County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for East Bernard: US-59 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of East Bernard.
Overview
Wharton County has recorded 735 truck crashes since 2015, with 424 people injured and 55 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
Only 13 truck crashes were reported in East Bernard since 2015; patterns below come from Wharton County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of East Bernard is US-59, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-90A (3), US-90 (2) and Columbus Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for East Bernard fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wharton County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-59; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Wharton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 5 |
| US-90A | 3 |
| US-90 | 2 |
| Columbus Rd | 1 |
| Fm 360 | 1 |
| SR-36 | 1 |
| SR-540 | 1 |
| Ua90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wharton County) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 34 |
| Us 59 Hwy | 11 |
| Ogden St | 6 |
| Sh 60 Hwy | 6 |
| West Loop | 5 |
| N 100 Mechanic St | 4 |
| N Us 59 Hwy | 4 |
| S 1700 Mechanic St | 4 |
East Bernard at a glance
| Population | 2,264 |
| Land area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Density | 598 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 77435) | $68,778 |
| Median home value (ZIP 77435) | $358,122 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wharton 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 | 47 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 62 | +31% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 53 | -14% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 67 | +26% | 3.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 47 a year in the 1990s and 67 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about East Bernard
How common are truck crashes in East Bernard?
Wharton County has had 735 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 424 people and killing 55.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in East Bernard?
US-59 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of East Bernard since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in East Bernard?
Truck crashes in Wharton County peak in October, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in East Bernard?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Wharton County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in East Bernard compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Wharton County has 152.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in East Bernard?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.