Palmhurst, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Palmhurst: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Palmhurst and Hidalgo County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hidalgo County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Hidalgo County compares with Texas
Hidalgo County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hidalgo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hidalgo County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 54% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 49% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.95 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 75% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Hidalgo County sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on injuries per crash.
The headline for Hidalgo County: 0.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Hidalgo County has recorded 3,121 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,969 people injured and 65 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
With 8 truck crashes reported in Palmhurst since 2015, this page uses Hidalgo County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.7%).
November through March accounts for 43.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Palmhurst since 2015: Fm 1925 (2), I-2 (2), SR-495 (2), Fm 1925/Monte Cristo Rd (1) and Fm 2221 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
34 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Texas: 1.1%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (15%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Palmhurst fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hidalgo County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Hidalgo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 1925 | 2 |
| I-2 | 2 |
| SR-495 | 2 |
| Fm 1925/Monte Cristo Rd | 1 |
| Fm 2221 | 1 |
| Fm 3362/Jackson Rd | 1 |
| Fm 494/Shary Rd | 1 |
| Fm1016 Military Hwy | 1 |
| Fm1925 Monte Cristo Rd | 1 |
| I-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hidalgo County) |
|---|---|
| S 9901 Cage Blvd | 19 |
| Monte Cristo Rd | 15 |
| Military Hwy | 14 |
| E 1300 Monte Cristo Rd | 14 |
| Alamo Rd | 11 |
| S 9900 Cage Blvd | 9 |
| Moorefield Rd | 8 |
| N 4600 Cage Blvd | 8 |
Palmhurst at a glance
| Population | 2,602 |
| Land area | 4.4 sq mi |
| Density | 585 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78573) | $55,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78573) | $159,658 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hidalgo 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 | 178 | — | 5.6 |
| 2000s | 196 | +10% | 6.6 |
| 2010s | 199 | +2% | 4.1 |
| 2020s | 296 | +48% | 5.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 178 a year in the 1990s and 296 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 4.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Palmhurst
How common are truck crashes in Palmhurst?
Since 2015, 3,121 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hidalgo County (2,969 injured, 65 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Palmhurst?
The worst month is March: 9.3% of truck crashes in Hidalgo County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Palmhurst?
Garbage trucks were involved in 34 reported crashes in Hidalgo County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Palmhurst compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Hidalgo County has 29.2 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Palmhurst?
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.