1 Injured in Truck Accident on F.M. 1560 in Helotes, TX

Helotes, TX — August 14, 2025, one person was injured in a truck accident at about 1:45 p.m. in the 11000 block of F.M. 1560.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2007 Isuzu box truck was turning out of a private driveway when it collided with a northbound 2025 Honda Pilot.

The Honda driver, a 39-year-old Helotes woman, was seriously injured in the crash near Paynes Gray, according to the report. Her name has not been made public yet.

The truck driver was not hurt, the report states.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Bexar County crash at this time.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When people read about a crash involving a commercial truck turning out of a driveway, they’re left wondering: Was the truck driver being careful? Did they have a clear view of traffic? Could this have been prevented? These are basic, common-sense questions, and yet, most initial reports leave them unanswered. That’s exactly the case with this incident in Helotes, where a box truck reportedly pulled out of a driveway and collided with an SUV traveling north on FM 1560.

Now, some might assume that because the SUV hit the side of the truck, the SUV driver must be at fault. Others may think the truck driver failed to yield. The truth is, without more evidence, it’s impossible to say who’s responsible—but there are clear steps that investigators (and attorneys) should take to get the answers.

First, we need to understand what the truck driver could see when pulling out. Was their view of northbound traffic obstructed by trees, buildings or signage? Did they inch forward cautiously, or roll out quickly without checking properly? These questions are best answered with dashcam footage or surveillance video, if any exists.

Then there’s the matter of speed and timing. How fast was the SUV going? Did the truck driver misjudge the gap in traffic, or was the SUV simply too close for the truck to get through safely? Black box data from both vehicles (or at least the SUV) can shed light on those issues. Many newer passenger vehicles, especially models like the 2025 Honda Pilot, are equipped with onboard data that can reveal speed, braking and steering inputs in the seconds before a crash.

It’s also worth looking at the truck itself. Even though this was a box truck and not a full 18-wheeler, commercial vehicle operators still have a duty to drive defensively and follow specific rules about entering public roads. If the company that owns the truck has a track record of cutting corners — whether on training, driver screening or equipment maintenance — that could shift the focus of the investigation significantly.

I’ve worked on cases where trucks were driven by people with poor driving histories, rushed delivery schedules or minimal training, all of which played a role in otherwise avoidable collisions. Without digging into those company-level decisions, the public rarely gets the full story.

Key Takeaways:

• The biggest unanswered question is whether the truck driver had a clear, safe opportunity to enter the roadway.
• Investigators should review dashcam footage, black box data and any nearby surveillance to determine vehicle speed and driver behavior.
• Depending on visibility conditions and driver decisions, either vehicle could be at fault, but we won’t know until the facts are gathered.
• Commercial box trucks are held to professional standards, and company policies on hiring and training may be relevant.
• A thorough investigation must go beyond the crash scene to uncover whether poor decisions behind the scenes contributed to the wreck.