ZIP 78133 (Canyon Lake, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78133: 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 has lower values than Texas for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
Comal County at a glance: 0.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78133 since 2015 were spread across roads: Fm 306 (3), Rm 32 (3), US-281 (2), CR-MERLOT (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 78133 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| Fm 306 | 3 |
| Rm 32 | 3 |
| US-281 | 2 |
| CR-MERLOT | 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 78133 at a glance
| Population | 21,959 |
| Density | 112 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,853 |
| Median home value | $347,896 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 60 to 156. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78133
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 78133?
Since 2015, 1,609 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Comal County (840 injured, 48 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78133?
Truck crashes in Comal County peak in March, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78133?
Since 2015, Comal County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 78133 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Comal County has 69.0 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78133?
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.