Can I sue a Mexican trucking company for a crash in McAllen?

Often, yes — if the crash happened in Texas and the carrier does business in the US (which is required to cross the bridge commercially), Texas courts generally have jurisdiction. These cases are more complex because service of process and insurance verification can involve a foreign company, which is why early investigation matters.

Why do accidents cluster near the Pharr and Hidalgo bridges?

Heavy commercial truck volume, customs-queue merging back into traffic, and driver fatigue after long border waits all contribute. The roads feeding these bridges see a different traffic mix than typical McAllen streets.

How long do I have to file a claim after a bridge-area crash in Texas?

The general Texas statute of limitations is two years from the date of the crash under Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003. Cross-border cases can take longer to investigate, so contacting an attorney early is especially important to preserve carrier and crossing records before they are lost.

Hurt in a Crash Near the McAllen-Area International Bridges? What Makes These Cases Different

If you were hurt in a crash near the Pharr, Hidalgo-Reynosa, Anzalduas, or Progreso international bridges, the same Texas negligence and comparative-fault rules apply — but the case often involves a cross-border trucking company, a Mexican carrier’s US-based broker, or a driver waiting in commercial customs lines for hours before the crash. These cases require pulling records from both the carrier and, where applicable, U.S. Customs and Border Protection port-of-entry data. Call (956) 686-4357 for a free consultation.

The Rio Grande Valley sits on four active international crossings — the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge (one of the busiest commercial produce and freight ports of entry on the entire US-Mexico border), the Hidalgo-Reynosa International Bridge connecting directly to McAllen, the Anzalduas International Bridge in Mission, and the Progreso International Bridge. Together they move an enormous volume of commercial truck traffic, and that traffic creates accident patterns that look different from a typical McAllen car crash.

Why These Crashes Are Different

Trucks approaching or leaving the Pharr and Hidalgo bridges frequently sit in long customs queues, then merge back into fast-moving traffic on Cesar Chavez Road, Military Highway, or the connecting roads to Expressway 83 — a transition that produces rear-end collisions, sideswipes, and merging crashes. Drivers who have been idling for hours are also more prone to fatigue-related mistakes once they are moving again.

Many of the commercial vehicles crossing these bridges are operated by Mexican trucking companies or drayage carriers under contract with US-based brokers. Once a truck is on the US side of the border, it is subject to the same FMCSA safety regulations as any domestic carrier — but identifying the actual responsible company can require pulling manifest and crossing records, not just a driver’s license and insurance card.

What to Do After a Bridge-Area Crash

Get medical care and call police so an official crash report is generated
Photograph the truck’s company markings, trailer number, and any customs/CBP paperwork visible in the cab if it is safe to do so
Do not sign anything from a foreign carrier’s insurer or agent before speaking with an attorney
Note the exact location — bridge-approach roads, customs lanes, and connecting frontage roads each have different traffic patterns relevant to fault

At The Relentless Lawyer, Chris Sanchez investigates cross-border commercial crashes throughout Hidalgo County, including cases involving foreign carriers, customs brokers, and drayage companies. Our McAllen office is minutes from the Hidalgo-Reynosa bridge. Free consultation, no fee unless we win — read more about our truck accident practice or see our full guide to choosing a McAllen personal injury attorney.