ZIP 78623 (Fischer, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78623: 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.
The headline for ZIP 78623: Rm 32 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78623 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,609 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Comal County. They injured 840 people and killed 48.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, Rm 32 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come CR-WAYSIDE Dr (1) and Fm 306 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 78623 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Comal County.
- Where you can, review stops along Rm 32; 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
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) |
|---|---|
| Rm 32 | 3 |
| CR-WAYSIDE Dr | 1 |
| Fm 306 | 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 78623 at a glance
| Population | 1,645 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $116,923 |
| Median home value | $413,296 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 60 a year in the 1990s and 156 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 78623
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 78623?
Comal County has had 1,609 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 840 people and killing 48.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 78623?
NHTSA data shows Rm 32 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78623 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 78623?
Truck crashes in Comal County peak in March, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78623?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Comal County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 78623 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 69.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Comal County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 78623?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.