Los Fresnos, Cameron County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Los Fresnos, Cameron County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Los Fresnos, Cameron County 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 |
Compared with Texas, Cameron County is lower on 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.
Cameron County at a glance: 0.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Cameron County has recorded 1,016 truck crashes since 2015, with 786 people injured and 45 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
With 10 truck crashes reported in Los Fresnos, Cameron County since 2015, this page uses Cameron County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in May (7.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
0.6% 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 10 miles of Los Fresnos since 2015: Bu 77X (1), Fm 345/Sam Houston (1), Fm 732 (1), I-69E (1) and SR-550 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Los Fresnos, Cameron County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cameron County.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| Bu 77X | 1 |
| Fm 345/Sam Houston | 1 |
| Fm 732 | 1 |
| I-69E | 1 |
| SR-550 | 1 |
| US-281 | 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 |
Los Fresnos, Cameron County at a glance
| Population | 8,563 |
| Land area | 4.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,950 per sq mi |
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 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 Los Fresnos, Cameron County
How many truck accidents are there in Los Fresnos, Cameron County?
Cameron County has had 1,016 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 786 people and killing 45.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Los Fresnos, Cameron County?
The worst month is July: 10.1% of truck crashes in Cameron County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Los Fresnos, Cameron County?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cameron County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Los Fresnos, Cameron County 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 Los Fresnos, 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.