McAllen, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in McAllen: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 511 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McAllen compares with Texas
McAllen against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McAllen stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McAllen | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 54% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 63% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 1.05 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.8× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 63% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 39% below the state |
McAllen has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Texas on injuries per crash.
McAllen at a glance: US-281 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 15 miles of McAllen since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 511 crashes involving commercial trucks in McAllen since 2015: 544 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 4.7%.
November through March accounts for 39.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (10.0%).
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-281 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by I-2 (4), I-69 (4) and Fm 1925 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for McAllen fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McAllen.
- Where you can, review stops along US-281; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 McAllen
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 6 |
| I-2 | 4 |
| I-69 | 4 |
| Fm 1925 | 2 |
| Fm 1925/Monte Cristo Rd | 2 |
| SR-495 | 2 |
| CR-MILE 14 Rd | 1 |
| Fm 2221 | 1 |
| Fm 2557 | 1 |
| Fm 3362/Jackson Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McAllen) |
|---|---|
| W 2300 Frontage Rd | 7 |
| Military Hwy | 4 |
| E 1300 Ih 2 Expy | 4 |
| S 5800 Ware Rd | 4 |
| Frontage Rd | 4 |
| W 2501 Military Hwy | 4 |
| E 1400 Expressway 83 Expy | 3 |
| W 2100 Military Hwy | 3 |
McAllen at a glance
| Population | 148,782 |
| Land area | 62.4 sq mi |
| Density | 2,386 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78501) | $48,071 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78501) | $162,704 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McAllen 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 | — | — | 5.6 |
| 2000s | — | — | 6.6 |
| 2010s | 37 | — | 4.1 |
| 2020s | 44 | +18% | 5.4 |
In the 2010s about 37 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 44. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.2 a year in 2016–19, 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about McAllen
How many truck accidents are there in McAllen?
McAllen has had 511 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 544 people and killing 8.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in McAllen?
NHTSA data shows US-281 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of McAllen since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in McAllen?
The worst month is June: 11.2% of truck crashes in McAllen happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in McAllen?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in McAllen since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in McAllen compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 29.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McAllen, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in McAllen?
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.