Kendall County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kendall 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
5 of 406 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kendall County compares with Texas
Kendall County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kendall County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kendall County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 31% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 26.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Kendall County sits below Texas on injuries per crash. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Kendall County at a glance: 19.9% in rain, sleet or snow, against 11.3% across Texas.
Overview
Kendall County has recorded 406 truck crashes since 2015, with 166 people injured and 29 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 48.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
2.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Kendall County is I-10, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-46 (3), US-87 (3) and Rm 1376/Sisterdale Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Kendall County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 2.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Kendall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Kendall County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 8 |
| SR-46 | 3 |
| US-87 | 3 |
| Rm 1376/Sisterdale Rd | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| US-87N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kendall County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 19 |
| River Rd | 9 |
| Sh 46 | 5 |
| W 540 Ih 10 | 4 |
| Fm 3351 | 3 |
| S 1400 Main St | 3 |
| US-87 | 3 |
| E 31800 Ih10 Hwy | 2 |
Kendall County at a glance
| Population | 51,828 |
| Land area | 662.5 sq mi |
| Density | 78 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $129,678 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kendall 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 | 13 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 16 | +26% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 24 | +46% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 41 | +76% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 41. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Kendall County
ZIP codes in Kendall County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Kendall County
How many truck accidents are there in Kendall County?
Kendall County has had 406 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 166 people and killing 29.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Kendall County?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes in Kendall County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Kendall County?
The worst month is February: 11.8% of truck crashes in Kendall County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Kendall County?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kendall County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Kendall County compare with Texas?
Kendall County records 68.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Kendall County?
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.