ZIP 78163 (Bulverde, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78163: 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 |
Compared with Texas, Comal County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in ZIP 78163: US-281 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78163: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,609 crashes involving commercial trucks in Comal County since 2015: 840 people were injured and 48 were 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%).
November through March accounts for 42.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-281 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: CR-BLANCO Rd (1), CR-MERLOT (1) and Fm 1863 (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 78163 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-281, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 | 4 |
| CR-BLANCO Rd | 1 |
| CR-MERLOT | 1 |
| Fm 1863 | 1 |
| Fm 3009 | 1 |
| Fm 3009/Natural Bridge Caverns | 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 78163 at a glance
| Population | 19,141 |
| Density | 99 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $140,594 |
| Median home value | $430,460 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
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 78163
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 78163?
Since 2015, 1,609 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Comal County (840 injured, 48 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 78163?
NHTSA data shows US-281 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78163 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 78163?
March has the most truck crashes in Comal County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78163?
Since 2015, Comal County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 78163 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
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 78163?
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.