ZIP 78013 (Comfort, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78013: 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 |
Kendall County has lower values than Texas for injuries per crash. Where it is 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
Since 2015, 406 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kendall County. They injured 166 people and killed 29.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.6% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 78013 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-87 (2), SR-27 (1) and US-87N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 78013 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kendall County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.6% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Kendall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 9 |
| US-87 | 2 |
| 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 |
ZIP 78013 at a glance
| Population | 4,809 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,492 |
| Median home value | $411,076 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 41. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78013
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 78013?
Since 2015, 406 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kendall County (166 injured, 29 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 78013?
I-10 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 78013 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 78013?
February has the most truck crashes in Kendall County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78013?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Kendall County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 78013 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Kendall County records 68.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78013?
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.