ZIP 78132 (New Braunfels, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78132: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for ZIP 78132: I-35 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78132: 15 since 2015.
Overview
Comal County has recorded 1,609 truck crashes since 2015, with 840 people injured and 48 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 42.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 78132 is I-35, with 15 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Fm 306 (3), CR-MERLOT (1) and CR-WATSON Lane (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 78132 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Comal County.
- Check whether your routes use I-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 15 |
| Fm 306 | 3 |
| CR-MERLOT | 1 |
| CR-WATSON Lane | 1 |
| County Line Road | 1 |
| Fm 3009 | 1 |
| Fm 3009/Natural Bridge Caverns | 1 |
| Fm 725 | 1 |
| Mu-Frio Cir | 1 |
| Mu-Hoffmann Ln | 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 78132 at a glance
| Population | 40,953 |
| Density | 88 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $135,315 |
| Median home value | $618,521 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 78132
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 78132?
Comal County has had 1,609 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 840 people and killing 48.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 78132?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 15 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78132 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78132?
Truck crashes in Comal County peak in March, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78132?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Comal County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 78132 compared with Texas?
Comal County records 69.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78132?
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.