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Border Crossing Data Annual Release: 2025

Friday, February 20, 2026

BTS 26-20

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Border Crossing data program provides comprehensive summary data for inbound crossings at the U.S.-Canada and U.S.-Mexico borders. Reported at the port level, these statistics cover various modes of transport, including trucks, trains, containers, buses, and personal vehicles, as well as passenger and pedestrian counts. This data is collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at official land border crossing stations and transmitted to BTS monthly. Because CBP focuses exclusively on arrivals, comparable federal data for outbound crossings is not available. Researchers requiring outbound traffic figures should consult alternative sources, such as individual bridge operators, border state agencies, or official reports from the governments of Mexico and Canada. Detailed datasets and further information can be accessed directly through on the Border Crossing Data page.

Overview

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. Commercial truck traffic saw a slight 2.4% dip in 2025 compared to the previous year. Truck crossings is the only major mode that has grown since 2019, a 6.1% increase from pre-pandemic levels. 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. Crossings by bus are the most severely impacted mode, down 35.2% from 2019 and 19.1% year-over-year, suggesting a structural shift in group travel.


Inbound U.S. Land Border Crossings: 2019 – 2023

Mode 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Personal Vehicles 99,818,117 56,833,417 62,978,835 87,509,943 96,499,996
Pedestrians 49,698,880 25,046,046 27,972,129 36,071,311 39,637,634
Trucks 12,121,410 11,580,717 12,519,086 12,751,628 12,882,715
Buses 228,070 99,122 99,647 110,402 167,053

 


Inbound U.S. Land Border Crossings: 2024 – 2025

Mode 2024 2025 2019-2025 % Change 2024-2025 % Change
Personal Vehicles 99,448,048 94,385,166 -5.4 -5.1
Pedestrians 41,036,476 45,103,300 -9.2 9.9
Trucks 13,167,757 12,856,744 6.1 -2.4
Buses 182,876 147,868 -35.2 -19.1


 

A stacked bar chart illustrating total annual U.S. land border crossings, categorized by Personal Vehicles, Pedestrians, Trucks, and Buses. Following a pre-pandemic high of approximately 162 million in 2019, volume plummeted to roughly 95 million in 2020. The data shows a steady recovery through 2024 (peaking at about 155 million) with a slight projected dip to about 152 million in 2025. Personal vehicles consistently represent the largest share of traffic.


 

Northern border key points

  • Personal vehicle crossings from Canada decreased 18.8% in 2025 (18.3 million) compared to 2024 (22.6 million). The port of Blaine experienced the steepest drop, falling by approximately 25 percent.
  • 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.
  • Buffalo Niagara Falls is the busiest gateway for both personal vehicles (20.1%) and pedestrians (66.7%) on the Northern border.
  • In May 2025, the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission implemented a toll hike for passenger and commercial vehicles at the Rainbow, Whirlpool-Rapids, and Lewiston-Queenston bridges. 


Trucks from Canada: 2023-2025

Top 5 ports 2023 2024 2025 YoY Change Port % of Total
Detroit 1,562,531 1,397,872 1,132,114 -19.0 21.5
Port Huron 782,260 916,222 1,060,776 15.8 20.1
Buffalo Niagara Falls 892,838 898,786 865,370 -3.7 16.4
Blaine 356,021 350,306 330,536 -5.6 6.3
Champlain Rouses Point 263,689 274,214 269,604 -1.7 5.1
Total all ports 5,526,056 5,550,550 5,267,429 -5.1 100.0

 

A grouped bar chart of the top 5 Canadian ports for truck traffic. Detroit shows a consistent three-year decline from 1.5 million in 2023 to 1.1 million in 2025. In contrast, Port Huron shows steady growth, surpassing 1 million crossings by 2025 to become nearly as busy as Detroit.


Personal Vehicles from Canada: 2023-2025

Top 5 ports 2023 2024 2025 YoY Change Port % of Total
Buffalo Niagara Falls 3,957.668 4,395,496 3,678,378 -16.3 20.1
Detroit 3,425,680 3,691,743 3,462,294 -6.2 18.9
Blaine 2,989,575 3,243,799 2,433,220 -25.0 13.3
Port Huron 968,198 1,035,757 822,138 -20.6 4.5
Massena 821,708 862,019 808,407 -6.2 4.4
Total all ports 20,608,230 22,563,482 18,328,958 -18.8 100.0

 

A grouped bar chart showing personal vehicle crossings at the top 5 Canadian border ports. While most ports peaked in 2024, the 2025 forecast shows a general decline, most notably at Blaine, which drops from 3.2 million to 2.4 million, and Buffalo Niagara Falls, which remains the busiest port despite a dip to 3.7 million.

Pedestrians from Canada: 2023-2025

Top 5 ports 2023 2024 2025 YoY Change Port % of Total
Buffalo Niagara Falls 125,161 133,689 205,882 54.0 66.7
Blaine 26.991 45,950 35,343 -23.1 11.5
Sumas 22,991 25,608 18,155 -29.1 5.9
International Falls 5,389 7,458 5,895 -21.0 1.9
Calais 4,214 6,350 5,724 -9.9 1.9
Total all ports 215,983 267,412 308,610 -15.4 100.0

 

Personal Vehicles from Canada: 2023-2025 Top 5 ports 2023 2024 2025 YoY Change Port % of Total Buffalo Niagara Falls 3,957.668 4,395,496 3,678,378 -16.3 20.1 Detroit 3,425,680 3,691,743 3,462,294 -6.2 18.9 Blaine 2,989,575 3,243,799 2,433,220 -25.0 13.3 Port Huron 968,198 1,035,757 822,138 -20.6 4.5 Massena 821,708 862,019 808,407 -6.2 4.4 Total all ports 20,608,230 22,563,482 18,328,958 -18.8 100.0


Buses from Canada: 2023-2025

Top 5 ports 2023 2024 2025 YoY Change Port % of Total
Skagway 12,025 10,060 11,463 13.9 26.8
Buffalo Niagara Falls 8,322 9,813 7,745 -21.1 18.1
Blaine 6,753 6,833 6,823 -0.1 15.9
Detroit 7,268 7,962 5,461 -31.4 12.8
Champlain Rouses Point 6,372 6,617 4,362 -34.1 10.2
Total all ports 48,334 50,129 308,610 -14.6 100.0

 

 

A grouped bar chart of the top 5 Canadian ports for bus crossings. Skagway remains the leader with approximately 11,500 crossings in 2025. Most other ports, including Buffalo Niagara Falls and Detroit, show a downward trend in bus volume for the 2025 calendar year.

Southern border key points

  • The port of Laredo is the primary gateway for commercial truck traffic on the Southern land border, handling 38.8% of all inbound trucks from Mexico in 2025.
  • Crossings by personal vehicles account for the largest volume among the transportation modes, with 76.1 million in 2025. Major ports like San Ysidro and El Paso had modest growth of about 3% from 2024.
  • San Ysidro is the primary gateway for both personal vehicles, with a 20.1% share, and pedestrians, with a 17.8% share.
  • Bus crossings fell by 20.9% in 2025. All top five ports reported double-digit declines, with Laredo seeing the most significant decrease in bus traffic at 31.7 percent.

 

Trucks from Mexico: 2023-2025

Top 5 ports 2023 2024 2025 YoY Change Port % of Total
Laredo 2,936,130 3,026,632 2,945,388 -2.7 38.8
Otay Mesa 1,034,188 1,059,759 990,111 -6.6 13.0
Hidalgo 708,726 721,489 719,184 -0.3 9.5
Ysleta 640,667 670,627 641,729 -4.3 8.5
Calexico East 458,159 462,526 446,835 -3.4 5.9
Total all ports 7,356,659 7,617,207 7,589,315 -0.4 100.0

 

 

A grouped bar chart showing truck crossings at the top 5 Mexican border ports. Laredo dominates this category with roughly 3 million crossings per year. Overall, truck volumes have remained very stable from 2023 to 2025, with only minor year-over-year fluctuations at all listed ports.

 

Personal Vehicles from Mexico:  2023-2025

Top 5 ports 2023 2024 2025 YoY Change Port % of Total
San Ysidro 15,845,661 14,829,472 15,274,409 3.0 20.1
El Paso 8,221,492 7,544,927 7,784,755 3.2 10.2
Otay Mesa 5,753,989 6,516,286 6,112,236 -6.2 8.0
Calexico 5,014,733 5,381,292 5,429,970 0.9 7.1
Laredo 4,908,368 5,088,431 5,157,634 1.4 6.8
Total all ports 75,891,766 76,844,566 76,056,208 -1.1 100.0

 

 

A grouped bar chart of the top 5 Mexican border ports for personal vehicles. San Ysidro is the highest-volume port by a wide margin, maintaining 15–16 million crossings annually. Following a slight dip across most ports in 2024, the 2025 data shows a moderate recovery in crossing volumes.

 

Pedestrians from Mexico:  2023-2025

Top 5 ports 2023 2024 2025 YoY Change Port % of Total
San Ysidro 6,847,737 6,766,420 7,968,038 17.8 17.8
El Paso 4,247,771 4,751,776 5,351,995 12.6 11.9
Otay Mesa 2,814,012 2,821,230 3,580,651 26.9 8.0
Nogales 2,934,216 3,257,542 3,419,450 5.0 7.6
Calexico 2,815,354 2,607,932 3,163,862 21.3 7.1
Total all ports 39,421,651 40,769,064 44,794,690 9.9 100.0

 

 

A grouped bar chart for pedestrian crossings from Mexico, showing a strong upward trend in 2025. San Ysidro is the busiest port, jumping to nearly 8 million crossings in 2025. El Paso and Otay Mesa also show significant growth in 2025 compared to the previous two years.

Buses from Mexico:  2023-2025

Top 5 ports 2023 2024 2025 YoY Change Port % of Total
San Ysidro 41,752 45,790 36,798 -19.6 35.0
Laredo 29,459 34,474 23,545 -31.7 22.4
El Paso 11,661 14,904 11,644 -21.9 11.1
Hidalgo 13,451 10,983 9,746 -11.3 9.3
Nogales 9,002 10.923 8,520 -22.0 8.1
Total all ports 118,719 132,747 105,059 --20.9 100.0

 

 

A grouped bar chart of the top 5 Mexican ports for bus crossings. Traffic at the two busiest ports, San Ysidro and Laredo, peaked significantly in 2024 (at about 46,000 and about 35,000 respectively) before seeing a projected decline in 2025.

 

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Border Crossing/Entry Data


In 2025, land border crossing data trends show commercial truck traffic is the only sector to exceed pre-pandemic levels with a 6.1% increase despite a minor year-over-year decline. Other notable data highlights include declines in personal vehicle entries of 5.1% and bus crossings, which were down by 19.1% compared to 2024. Conversely, pedestrian traffic saw a robust 9.9% increase to 45.1 million entries. Laredo and Detroit remain the critical hubs for trade, while Buffalo Niagara Falls and San Ysidro continue to dominate passenger and pedestrian volumes.

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