Converse, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Converse: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Converse and Bexar County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bexar County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Bexar County compares with Texas
Bexar County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bexar County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bexar County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 54% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 68% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Bexar County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Converse: I-35 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Converse: 21 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 11,477 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bexar County since 2015: 5,281 people were injured and 226 were killed.
That averages about 3 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
Only 104 truck crashes were reported in Converse since 2015; patterns below come from Bexar County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-35 leads within 10 miles of Converse with 21 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-10 (12), I-410 (5) and SR-1604 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 169 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Their busiest month is June, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.2 deaths compared with 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Converse fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bexar County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Bexar County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 21 |
| I-10 | 12 |
| I-410 | 5 |
| SR-1604 | 3 |
| US-87 | 3 |
| Fm 1518 | 2 |
| I35 Frontage | 2 |
| Ackerman Road | 1 |
| Fm 78 Seguin Rd | 1 |
| Fm1518 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bexar County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 366 |
| I-35 | 360 |
| Rittiman Rd | 69 |
| Culebra Rd | 63 |
| US-90 | 57 |
| Bandera Rd | 45 |
| I-37 | 45 |
| N Loop 1604 | 40 |
Converse at a glance
| Population | 31,400 |
| Land area | 9.4 sq mi |
| Density | 3,325 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78148) | $74,783 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78148) | $263,510 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bexar 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 | 667 | — | 8.7 |
| 2000s | 663 | -1% | 12.1 |
| 2010s | 804 | +21% | 15.0 |
| 2020s | 1,028 | +28% | 20.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 667 to 1,028. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 17.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 20.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Converse
How many truck crashes happen in Converse?
11,477 truck crashes have been reported in Bexar County since 2015, with 226 deaths and 5,281 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Converse?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 21 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Converse since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Converse?
Truck crashes in Bexar County peak in March, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Converse?
169 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bexar County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Converse compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 46.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bexar County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Converse?
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.