Solis, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Solis: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Solis 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 runs above Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Solis: I-69 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Solis since 2015.
Overview
Cameron County has recorded 1,016 truck crashes since 2015, with 786 people injured and 45 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Solis 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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
Within this area, I-69 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: Fm 491 (2), Fm 509 (2) and I-2 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Solis fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-69; 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) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 3 |
| Fm 491 | 2 |
| Fm 509 | 2 |
| I-2 | 2 |
| US-281 | 2 |
| CR-ED Carey Dr | 1 |
| 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 |
Solis at a glance
| Land area | 1.6 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 |
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 Solis
How many truck accidents are there in Solis?
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 Solis?
NHTSA data shows I-69 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Solis since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Solis?
The worst month is July: 10.1% of truck crashes in Cameron County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Solis?
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 Solis compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 20.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cameron County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Solis?
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.