ZIP 78070 (Spring Branch, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78070: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Comal 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
15 of 1,609 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Comal County compares with Texas
Comal County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Comal County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Comal County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 68% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Comal County sits below Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for ZIP 78070: US-281 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78070: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Comal County has recorded 1,609 truck crashes since 2015, with 840 people injured and 48 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in January (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-281 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 78070 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-MERLOT (1), Fm 1863 (1) and SR-46 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 15 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78070 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Comal County.
- Look at alternatives to US-281 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Comal County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 5 |
| CR-MERLOT | 1 |
| Fm 1863 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Comal County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 74 |
| Loop 337 | 30 |
| Fm 306 | 24 |
| Fm 1101 | 16 |
| Fm 482 | 14 |
| Fm 1863 | 12 |
| US-281 | 11 |
| Fm 1102 | 10 |
ZIP 78070 at a glance
| Population | 20,200 |
| Density | 58 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $115,175 |
| Median home value | $517,408 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Comal 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 | 60 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 88 | +47% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 106 | +21% | 2.9 |
| 2020s | 156 | +46% | 3.8 |
In the 1990s about 60 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 156. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78070
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 78070?
Comal County has had 1,609 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 840 people and killing 48.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 78070?
Since 2015, US-281 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78070: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 78070?
March has the most truck crashes in Comal County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78070?
Since 2015, Comal County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 78070 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Comal County has 69.0 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 78070?
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.