Villa del Sol, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Villa del Sol: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Villa del Sol 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
Villa del Sol at a glance: Fm 106 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Villa del Sol 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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Villa del Sol since 2015, this page uses Cameron County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 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.
0.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Villa del Sol is Fm 106, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-69 (2), Bu 77X (1) and CR-ED Carey Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Villa del Sol fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use Fm 106, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 106 | 4 |
| I-69 | 2 |
| Bu 77X | 1 |
| CR-ED Carey Dr | 1 |
| Fm 106/Cr-General Brant Rd | 1 |
| Fm 2520 | 1 |
| Fm 345/Sam Houston | 1 |
| Fm 507 | 1 |
| Fm 509 | 1 |
| Fm 732 | 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 |
Villa del Sol at a glance
| Land area | 0.2 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 |
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. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Villa del Sol
How many truck crashes happen in Villa del Sol?
Cameron County has had 1,016 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 786 people and killing 45.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Villa del Sol?
Since 2015, Fm 106 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Villa del Sol: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Villa del Sol?
July has the most truck crashes in Cameron County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Villa del Sol?
Since 2015, Cameron County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Villa del Sol compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 20.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cameron County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Villa del Sol?
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.