Combes, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Combes: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Combes and Cameron County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cameron County numbers.
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. It runs above Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
Combes at a glance: Fm 106 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Combes.
Overview
Police reported 1,016 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cameron County since 2015: 786 people were injured and 45 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 18 truck crashes were reported in Combes since 2015; patterns below come from Cameron County as a whole.
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
Fm 106 leads within 10 miles of Combes with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-69 (3), CR-ED Carey Dr (1) and Fm 345/Sam Houston (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Combes fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along Fm 106; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 106 | 4 |
| I-69 | 3 |
| CR-ED Carey Dr | 1 |
| Fm 345/Sam Houston | 1 |
| Fm 507 | 1 |
| Fm 509 | 1 |
| I-2 | 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 |
Combes at a glance
| Population | 3,259 |
| Land area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,004 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78535) | $39,000 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 110 a year in the 1990s and 92 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Combes
How common are truck crashes in Combes?
Since 2015, 1,016 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cameron County (786 injured, 45 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Combes?
Fm 106 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Combes since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Combes?
July has the most truck crashes in Cameron County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Combes?
Since 2015, Cameron County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Combes compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Cameron County has 20.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Combes?
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.