ZIP 78027 (Kendalia, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78027: 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. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Kendall County at a glance: 19.9% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 11.3% in Texas.
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
February has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 78027 since 2015: US-281 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 78027 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 3 |
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 78027 at a glance
| Population | 318 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $111,119 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78027
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 78027?
Since 2015, 406 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kendall County (166 injured, 29 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 78027?
February has the most truck crashes in Kendall County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 78027?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Kendall County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 78027 compared with Texas?
Kendall County records 68.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 78027?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.