Bulverde, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bulverde: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bulverde and Comal County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Comal County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
15 of 1,609 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Comal County compares with Texas
Comal County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Comal County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Comal County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 68% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Comal County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
Bulverde at a glance: US-281 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Bulverde since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,609 crashes involving commercial trucks in Comal County since 2015: 840 people were injured and 48 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
Bulverde had 80 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Comal County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in January (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 42.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-281 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come CR-BLANCO Rd (1), CR-MERLOT (1) and Fm 1863 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 15 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Bulverde fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-281; 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Comal County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 4 |
| CR-BLANCO Rd | 1 |
| CR-MERLOT | 1 |
| Fm 1863 | 1 |
| Fm 3009 | 1 |
| Fm 3009/Natural Bridge Caverns | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Comal County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 74 |
| Loop 337 | 30 |
| Fm 306 | 24 |
| Fm 1101 | 16 |
| Fm 482 | 14 |
| Fm 1863 | 12 |
| US-281 | 11 |
| Fm 1102 | 10 |
Bulverde at a glance
| Population | 7,198 |
| Land area | 15.8 sq mi |
| Density | 455 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78163) | $140,594 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78163) | $430,460 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Comal 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 | 60 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 88 | +47% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 106 | +21% | 2.9 |
| 2020s | 156 | +46% | 3.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 60 a year in the 1990s and 156 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bulverde
How many truck accidents are there in Bulverde?
Since 2015, 1,609 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Comal County (840 injured, 48 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Bulverde?
NHTSA data shows US-281 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bulverde since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bulverde?
The worst month is March: 9.8% of truck crashes in Comal County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bulverde?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Comal County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Bulverde compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Comal County has 69.0 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bulverde?
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.