ZIP 78586 (San Benito, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78586: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cameron County, 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
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 |
Compared with Texas, Cameron County is lower on 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.
The headline for ZIP 78586: Fm 106 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78586 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,016 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cameron County. They injured 786 people and killed 45.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
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.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fm 106 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 78586 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Fm 509 (2), I-69 (2) and Bu 77X (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 78586 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cameron County.
- Check whether your routes use Fm 106, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Cameron County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 106 | 4 |
| Fm 509 | 2 |
| I-69 | 2 |
| Bu 77X | 1 |
| CR-ED Carey Dr | 1 |
| Fm 2520 | 1 |
| Fm 345/Sam Houston | 1 |
| Fm 507 | 1 |
| Fm 732 | 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 |
ZIP 78586 at a glance
| Population | 50,964 |
| Density | 129 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,575 |
| Median home value | $95,111 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78586
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 78586?
1,016 truck crashes have been reported in Cameron County since 2015, with 45 deaths and 786 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 78586?
Fm 106 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 78586 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78586?
Truck crashes in Cameron County peak in July, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 78586?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cameron County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 78586 compare with Texas?
Cameron County records 20.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 78586?
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.