Cameron County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cameron County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
9 of 1,016 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cameron County compares with Texas
Cameron County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cameron County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cameron County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 20.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 68% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.79 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 62% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Cameron County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Cameron County: 1.7× yearly fatal truck crashes in Cameron County: 2.0 in 2016–19, 3.4 in 2020–24.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,016 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cameron County. They injured 786 people and killed 45.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in May (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 42.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
0.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Cameron County is Fm 106, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-69 (3), US-281 (3) and Fm 509 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Cameron County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cameron County.
- Where you can, review stops along Fm 106; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cameron County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Cameron County) |
|---|---|
| Fm 106 | 4 |
| I-69 | 3 |
| US-281 | 3 |
| Fm 509 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| Bu 77X | 1 |
| CR-ED Carey Dr | 1 |
| Fm 106/Cr-General Brant Rd | 1 |
| Fm 1425 | 1 |
| Fm 2520 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cameron County) |
|---|---|
| Padre Island Hwy | 43 |
| Boca Chica Blvd | 28 |
| Fm 511 | 19 |
| International Blvd | 18 |
| Ruben M Torres Blvd | 15 |
| Paredes Line Rd | 14 |
| Military Hwy | 14 |
| Senator Eddie Lucio Jr Hwy | 13 |
Cameron County at a glance
| Population | 431,874 |
| Land area | 891.7 sq mi |
| Density | 484 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $54,093 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cameron 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 | 110 | — | 2.8 |
| 2000s | 90 | -18% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 71 | -22% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 92 | +29% | 3.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 110 to 92. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Cameron County
ZIP codes in Cameron County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Cameron County
How many truck crashes happen in Cameron County?
1,016 truck crashes have been reported in Cameron County since 2015, with 45 deaths and 786 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Cameron County?
Fm 106 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Cameron County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Cameron County?
Truck crashes in Cameron County peak in July, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Cameron County?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cameron County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Cameron County compare with Texas?
Cameron County records 20.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Cameron County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.