ZIP 78266 (San Antonio, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78266: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for ZIP 78266: 2.1× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78266 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (4.2 vs 2.0).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,609 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Comal County. They injured 840 people and killed 48.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-35 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 78266 with 16 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-281 (3), SR-1604 (2) and Bulverde Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78266 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Comal County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 16 |
| US-281 | 3 |
| SR-1604 | 2 |
| Bulverde Rd | 1 |
| Fm 1518 | 1 |
| Fm 1863 | 1 |
| Fm 3009 | 1 |
| Fm 3009/Natural Bridge Caverns | 1 |
| Fm 78 Seguin Rd | 1 |
| Green Mountain Rd | 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 78266 at a glance
| Population | 7,338 |
| Density | 71 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $146,792 |
| Median home value | $589,211 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
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. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78266
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 78266?
1,609 truck crashes have been reported in Comal County since 2015, with 48 deaths and 840 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 78266?
I-35 had 16 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 78266 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 78266?
The worst month is March: 9.8% of truck crashes in Comal County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 78266?
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 78266 compared with Texas?
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 78266?
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.