El Paso County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in El Paso County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How El Paso County compares with Texas
El Paso County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where El Paso County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | El Paso County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 29% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 72% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, El Paso County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for El Paso County: I-10 most fatal truck crashes in El Paso County: 44 since 2015.
Overview
El Paso County has recorded 3,946 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,052 people injured and 117 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in January (7.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in El Paso County is I-10, with 44 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-54 (7), SR-375 (6) and US-62 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 31 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Their busiest month is August, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for El Paso County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in El Paso County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 El Paso County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in El Paso County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 44 |
| US-54 | 7 |
| SR-375 | 6 |
| US-62 | 3 |
| North Loop | 2 |
| SR-20 | 2 |
| Artcraft Dr | 1 |
| CR-ASCENSION St | 1 |
| Doniphan Drive | 1 |
| Fm 1281 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (El Paso County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 92 |
| Horizon Blvd | 66 |
| Gateway East | 47 |
| Interstate | 36 |
| Doniphan Dr | 27 |
| Gateway East Blvd | 26 |
| I 10 West | 25 |
| Joe Battle Blvd | 24 |
El Paso County at a glance
| Population | 875,784 |
| Land area | 1,013.5 sq mi |
| Density | 864 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $61,702 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in El Paso 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 | 407 | — | 6.9 |
| 2000s | 236 | -42% | 5.3 |
| 2010s | 289 | +22% | 6.2 |
| 2020s | 350 | +21% | 10.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 407 to 350. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 7.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 10.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in El Paso County
ZIP codes in El Paso County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about El Paso County
How many truck crashes happen in El Paso County?
3,946 truck crashes have been reported in El Paso County since 2015, with 117 deaths and 2,052 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in El Paso County?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in El Paso County: 44.
Which month has the most truck crashes in El Paso County?
The worst month is August: 9.5% of truck crashes in El Paso County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in El Paso County?
31 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in El Paso County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in El Paso County compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, El Paso County has 38.7 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in El Paso County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.