March 10, 2026
Bureau of Transportation Statistics issues 2025 U.S. border crossing data
Personal vehicles are the primary mode of transportation for entering the U.S. by land, with 94.4 million crossings in 2025. While this figure reflects a 5.1% decline from 2024, it also remains 5.4% below the 2019 pre-pandemic peak. In contrast, pedestrian traffic showed steady growth in 2025, increasing by 9.9% year-over-year to 45.1 million, primarily comprising of crossings from Mexico, with 44.8 million entries.
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) commercial truck traffic saw a slight 2.4% dip in 2025 compared to the previous year. Geographically, Mexico accounts for the larger share of land border crossings.
On the southern border, Laredo serves as the main gateway for Mexican trade, with 38.8% of truck traffic. On the northern border, Detroit is the top port for Canadian freight with 21.5% of the truck traffic.
Truck traffic on the Northern border declined by 5.1% from 2024. Port Huron had a 15.8% increase in volume while Detroit experienced a 19% decrease. Commercial carriers often shift from the urban center of Detroit to the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron due to construction near the I-75/I-96 interchange.
Link: U.S. Border Crossing Data Annual Release: 2025