New warning signs, increased patrol presence aim to prevent truck-train crashes in Schertz

New warning signs, increased patrol presence aim to prevent truck-train crashes in Schertz

Schertz police say fewer trains are hitting trucks after the city added new warning signs and increased patrol presence at railroad crossings prone to crashes.

Standoff between TxDOT, railroad, and city leaves railroad crossing unpainted despite continued crashes

A city in the Texas Hill Country is in a three way standoff with the railroad and the state Department of Transportation when it comes to painting the roadway near the train tracks.  Schertz, Texas has seen 11 train crashes since 2022. Most of them occurred at Schertz Parkway and FM 78, with the most recent in June 2026. Now, the city is looking to paint the roadway around the tracks to assist truck drivers and motorists in understanding a safe …