ZIP 78004 (Bergheim, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78004: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kendall County, 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 |
Compared with Texas, Kendall County is lower on injuries per crash. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Kendall County: 19.9% in rain, sleet or snow, against 11.3% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 406 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kendall County. They injured 166 people and killed 29.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.1%).
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 within 10 miles of ZIP 78004 is US-281, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-BLANCO Rd (1) and SR-46 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78004 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-281 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 3 |
| CR-BLANCO Rd | 1 |
| SR-46 | 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 |
ZIP 78004 at a glance
| Population | 547 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $165,353 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 41 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78004
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 78004?
Since 2015, 406 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kendall County (166 injured, 29 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 78004?
Since 2015, US-281 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78004: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 78004?
The worst month is February: 11.8% of truck crashes in Kendall County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 78004?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Kendall County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 78004 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 68.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kendall County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 78004?
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.