Ratamosa, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ratamosa: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ratamosa 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 sits below Texas on 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.
The headline for Ratamosa: I-69 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Ratamosa since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,016 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cameron County. They injured 786 people and killed 45.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Ratamosa since 2015, this page uses Cameron County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (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
Within this area, I-69 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: Fm 491 (2), I-2 (2) and US-281 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Ratamosa fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cameron County.
- Check whether your routes use I-69, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Cameron County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 3 |
| Fm 491 | 2 |
| I-2 | 2 |
| US-281 | 2 |
| Fm 1015 | 1 |
| Fm 1425 Mile 2 Rd | 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 |
Ratamosa at a glance
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78559) | $49,383 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78559) | $120,305 |
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 Ratamosa
How many truck accidents are there in Ratamosa?
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 Ratamosa?
Since 2015, I-69 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ratamosa: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ratamosa?
The worst month is July: 10.1% of truck crashes in Cameron County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Ratamosa?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Cameron County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Ratamosa 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 Ratamosa?
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.