Pharr, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pharr: 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
1 of 632 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pharr compares with Texas
Pharr against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pharr stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pharr | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 76% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.87 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 85% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 12.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 45% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 50% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Pharr is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Pharr: 1 in 588 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.2%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 632 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pharr. They injured 550 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Pharr is US-281, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-2 (3), SR-495 (2) and Fm 2557 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Pharr fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-281 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal 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 Pharr
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 6 |
| I-2 | 3 |
| SR-495 | 2 |
| Fm 2557 | 1 |
| Fm 3362/Jackson Rd | 1 |
| Fm 494/Shary Rd | 1 |
| Fm1016 Military Hwy | 1 |
| I-20 | 1 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| I2 Frontage | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pharr) |
|---|---|
| S 9901 Cage Blvd | 19 |
| S 9900 Cage Blvd | 9 |
| N 4600 Cage Blvd | 8 |
| N 3000 Cage Blvd | 7 |
| S 9200 Cage Blvd | 6 |
| E 1300 Interstate 2 Hwy | 5 |
| S 100 Jackson Rd | 5 |
| W 100 Interstate 2 Hwy | 5 |
Pharr at a glance
| Population | 81,142 |
| Land area | 24.2 sq mi |
| Density | 3,357 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78577) | $52,770 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78577) | $121,853 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pharr 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 | 15 | — | 5.6 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 6.6 |
| 2010s | 31 | +106% | 4.1 |
| 2020s | 58 | +85% | 5.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 58 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 4.2 a year in 2016–19 and 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pharr
How many truck crashes happen in Pharr?
632 truck crashes have been reported in Pharr since 2015, with 6 deaths and 550 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Pharr?
Since 2015, US-281 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pharr: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pharr?
The worst month is May: 10.0% of truck crashes in Pharr happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Pharr?
Since 2015, Pharr has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Pharr compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Pharr records 67.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Pharr?
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.