Boerne, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Boerne: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Boerne and Kendall County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Kendall County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Texas, Kendall County is lower on injuries per crash. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Kendall County: 19.9% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Texas: 11.3%).
Overview
Kendall County has recorded 406 truck crashes since 2015, with 166 people injured and 29 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
Only 134 truck crashes were reported in Boerne since 2015; patterns below come from Kendall County as a whole.
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.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Boerne is I-10, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-46 (3) and I-10W (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 Boerne fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kendall County.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Kendall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 6 |
| SR-46 | 3 |
| I-10W | 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 |
Boerne at a glance
| Population | 22,712 |
| Land area | 11.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,932 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78015) | $162,487 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78015) | $506,172 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Boerne
How many truck crashes happen in Boerne?
Kendall County has had 406 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 166 people and killing 29.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Boerne?
I-10 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Boerne since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Boerne?
February has the most truck crashes in Kendall County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Boerne?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kendall County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Boerne compared 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 Boerne?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.