Lasana, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lasana: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lasana 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
Lasana at a glance: Fm 106 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Lasana since 2015.
Overview
Cameron County has recorded 1,016 truck crashes since 2015, with 786 people injured and 45 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
Lasana had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Cameron County numbers.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 42.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, Fm 106 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come I-69 (3), Fm 106/Cr-General Brant Rd (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 Lasana fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cameron County.
- 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 |
| I-69 | 3 |
| Fm 106/Cr-General Brant Rd | 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 |
Lasana at a glance
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78550) | $49,007 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78550) | $130,287 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 110 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 92. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Lasana
How many truck crashes happen in Lasana?
Cameron County has had 1,016 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 786 people and killing 45.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Lasana?
Since 2015, Fm 106 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lasana: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lasana?
The worst month is July: 10.1% of truck crashes in Cameron County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lasana?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Cameron County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Lasana compare 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 Lasana?
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.