Brownsville, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brownsville: 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
5 of 445 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Brownsville compares with Texas
Brownsville against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Brownsville stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Brownsville | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 20.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 68% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 78% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 72% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Brownsville is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on injuries per crash.
Brownsville at a glance: 0.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Texas: 4.1).
Overview
Police reported 445 crashes involving commercial trucks in Brownsville since 2015: 283 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 15 miles of Brownsville since 2015: Bu 77X (1), Fm 2520 (1), Fm 732 (1), I-69E (1) and SR-4 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Brownsville fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Brownsville
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| Bu 77X | 1 |
| Fm 2520 | 1 |
| Fm 732 | 1 |
| I-69E | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
| SR-550 | 1 |
| US-281 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Brownsville) |
|---|---|
| Padre Island Hwy | 43 |
| Boca Chica Blvd | 26 |
| International Blvd | 18 |
| Fm 511 | 18 |
| Ruben M Torres Blvd | 15 |
| Military Hwy | 14 |
| Senator Eddie Lucio Jr Hwy | 13 |
| Paredes Line Rd | 13 |
Brownsville at a glance
| Population | 191,967 |
| Land area | 133.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,439 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78526) | $70,565 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78526) | $184,489 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Brownsville 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 | 49 | — | 2.8 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 26 | -47% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 37 | +42% | 3.4 |
In the 1990s about 49 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 37. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brownsville
How many truck accidents are there in Brownsville?
Since 2015, 445 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Brownsville (283 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Brownsville?
The worst month is March: 10.6% of truck crashes in Brownsville happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Brownsville?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Brownsville since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Brownsville compared with Texas?
Brownsville records 20.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Brownsville?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.