In 2005 , more than 500 died across the entire U.S. -- Mexico border .
According to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection , 7,216 people have died crossing the U.S -- Mexico border between 1998 and 2017 .
In 2005 , more than 500 died across the entire U.S -- Mexico border .
According to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection , 7,216 people have died crossing the U.S -- Mexico border between 1998 and 2017 .