Bandera County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bandera County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
1 of 81 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bandera County compares with Texas
Bandera County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bandera County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bandera County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 51% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 13.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 43% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 15.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 42% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Bandera County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
Bandera County at a glance: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Bandera County has recorded 81 truck crashes since 2015, with 43 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 52 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.3% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 11.1% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Bandera County since 2015: SR-16 (2), SR-173 (2), CR-ENGLISH Crossing Rd (1) and Fm 470 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Bandera County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bandera County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Bandera County) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 2 |
| SR-173 | 2 |
| CR-ENGLISH Crossing Rd | 1 |
| Fm 470 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bandera County) |
|---|---|
| State Highway 173 | 9 |
| State Highway 16 | 6 |
| Whartons Dock Rd | 4 |
| English Crossing Rd | 3 |
| Farm To Market 1283 | 2 |
| Park Road 37 | 2 |
| Ranch To Market 337 | 2 |
| 10,292 46 Hwy | 1 |
Bandera County at a glance
| Population | 22,830 |
| Land area | 791.0 sq mi |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $77,614 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bandera 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 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | +170% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 6 | +6% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 7 | +26% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 7 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Bandera County
ZIP codes in Bandera County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Bandera County
How many truck crashes happen in Bandera County?
81 truck crashes have been reported in Bandera County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 43 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bandera County?
Truck crashes in Bandera County peak in August, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bandera County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bandera County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Bandera County compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Bandera County has 30.7 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bandera County?
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.