Tierra Bonita, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tierra Bonita: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tierra Bonita 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.
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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Tierra Bonita 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.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Tierra Bonita since 2015 were spread across roads: Fm 1015 (2), I-69 (2), Fm 1425 (1), Fm 1425 Mile 2 Rd (1) and Fm 491 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Tierra Bonita fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| Fm 1015 | 2 |
| I-69 | 2 |
| Fm 1425 | 1 |
| Fm 1425 Mile 2 Rd | 1 |
| Fm 491 | 1 |
| Fm 507 | 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 |
Tierra Bonita at a glance
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78593) | $48,649 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78593) | $103,054 |
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 Tierra Bonita
How common are truck crashes in Tierra Bonita?
Cameron County has had 1,016 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 786 people and killing 45.
When do most truck crashes happen in Tierra Bonita?
The worst month is July: 10.1% of truck crashes in Cameron County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Tierra Bonita?
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 Tierra Bonita compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 20.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cameron County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Tierra Bonita?
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.