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. There have been 11 train crashes involving people or trucks in Schertz since 2022. Most of the incidents occur on Schertz Parkway and FM 78. The latest collision happened in June. Schertz Police Chief Jim Lowery said the problem is often caused by truck drivers ignoring posted “no trucks” signs and using routes that are not meant for large rigs. Patty Santos looked into what officials are doing to increase awareness and fix the problem. Watch now on ksat.com