ZIP 78074 (Waring, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78074: 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% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 11.3% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 406 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kendall County since 2015: 166 people were injured and 29 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.1%).
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 ZIP 78074 is I-10, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Rm 1376/Sisterdale Rd (1) and SR-27 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 78074 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.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 8 |
| Rm 1376/Sisterdale Rd | 1 |
| SR-27 | 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 78074 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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 78074
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 78074?
406 truck crashes have been reported in Kendall County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 166 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 78074?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78074: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78074?
February has the most truck crashes in Kendall County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 78074?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Kendall County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 78074 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Kendall County has 68.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 78074?
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.