Sparks, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sparks: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sparks and El Paso County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use El Paso County numbers.
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 |
El Paso County sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Sparks at a glance: I-10 deadliest road: 13 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Sparks since 2015.
Overview
El Paso County has recorded 3,946 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,052 people injured and 117 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Sparks since 2015, this page uses El Paso County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 7.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 10 miles of Sparks with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-375 (3), CR-ASCENSION St (1) and Fm 1281 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
31 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (16% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Sparks fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in El Paso County.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 13 |
| SR-375 | 3 |
| CR-ASCENSION St | 1 |
| Fm 1281 | 1 |
| Fm 1281/Horizon Blvd | 1 |
| Fm 258 Socorro Rd | 1 |
| Fm 659/Zaragoza | 1 |
| Fm 76 North Loop | 1 |
| I-42 | 1 |
| I10 Frontage | 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 |
Sparks at a glance
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79927) | $53,652 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79927) | $137,760 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 407 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 350. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 7.2 a year in 2016–19 and 10.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sparks
How common are truck crashes in Sparks?
3,946 truck crashes have been reported in El Paso County since 2015, with 117 deaths and 2,052 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Sparks?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sparks: 13.
When do most truck crashes happen in Sparks?
Truck crashes in El Paso County peak in August, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sparks?
Since 2015, El Paso County has reported 31 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Sparks compare with Texas?
El Paso County records 38.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Sparks?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.