La Tina Ranch, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in La Tina Ranch: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in La Tina Ranch 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for La Tina Ranch: Fm 106 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of La Tina Ranch since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,016 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cameron County since 2015: 786 people were injured and 45 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in La Tina Ranch since 2015, this page uses Cameron County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 7.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of La Tina Ranch is Fm 106, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Bu 77X (1), Fm 106/Cr-General Brant Rd (1) and Fm 345/Sam Houston (1).
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 La Tina Ranch fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to Fm 106 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 106 | 4 |
| Bu 77X | 1 |
| Fm 106/Cr-General Brant Rd | 1 |
| Fm 345/Sam Houston | 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 |
La Tina Ranch at a glance
| Land area | 7.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78583) | $51,453 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78583) | $143,632 |
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 large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about La Tina Ranch
How many truck accidents are there in La Tina Ranch?
Since 2015, 1,016 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cameron County (786 injured, 45 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in La Tina Ranch?
NHTSA data shows Fm 106 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of La Tina Ranch since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in La Tina Ranch?
Truck crashes in Cameron County peak in July, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in La Tina Ranch?
Since 2015, Cameron County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in La Tina Ranch compared with Texas?
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 La Tina Ranch?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.