New Braunfels, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in New Braunfels: 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
7 of 764 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How New Braunfels compares with Texas
New Braunfels against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where New Braunfels stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | New Braunfels | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 54% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 58% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
New Braunfels has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in New Braunfels: I-35 29 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 15 miles of New Braunfels.
Overview
New Braunfels has recorded 764 truck crashes since 2015, with 403 people injured and 15 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in October (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.4%).
Road surface: 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-35 leads within 15 miles of New Braunfels with 29 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-123 (8), I-10 (6) and Fm 306 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for New Braunfels fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 New Braunfels
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 29 |
| SR-123 | 8 |
| I-10 | 6 |
| Fm 306 | 3 |
| SR-46 | 3 |
| Fm 725 | 2 |
| CR-415 Linne Rd | 1 |
| CR-MERLOT | 1 |
| CR-WATSON Lane | 1 |
| County Line Road | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (New Braunfels) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 61 |
| Loop 337 | 30 |
| Fm 306 | 21 |
| Fm 1101 | 12 |
| S 4300 Ih 35 | 10 |
| N 3900 Ih 35 | 9 |
| N 400 Ih 35 | 9 |
| Conrads Ln | 7 |
New Braunfels at a glance
| Population | 116,477 |
| Land area | 45.0 sq mi |
| Density | 2,587 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in New Braunfels 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 | 28 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 41 | +45% | 2.9 |
| 2020s | 65 | +59% | 3.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 65 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about New Braunfels
How many truck accidents are there in New Braunfels?
Since 2015, 764 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in New Braunfels (403 injured, 15 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in New Braunfels?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 29 fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of New Braunfels since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in New Braunfels?
Truck crashes in New Braunfels peak in July, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in New Braunfels?
Since 2015, New Braunfels has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in New Braunfels compared with Texas?
New Braunfels records 56.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in New Braunfels?
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.