ZIP 79836 (Clint, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79836: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in El Paso County, 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.
ZIP 79836 at a glance: I-10 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79836: 11 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.
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.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 79836 is I-10, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-ASCENSION St (1), Fm 1281 (1) and Fm 1281/Horizon Blvd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 31 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 1.1% in 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 ZIP 79836 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 11 |
| CR-ASCENSION St | 1 |
| Fm 1281 | 1 |
| Fm 1281/Horizon Blvd | 1 |
| Fm 258 Socorro Rd | 1 |
| Fm 76 North Loop | 1 |
| I-42 | 1 |
| I10 Frontage | 1 |
| Sl 375/Americas Ave | 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 |
ZIP 79836 at a glance
| Population | 7,711 |
| Density | 154 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,003 |
| Median home value | $129,554 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 407 a year in the 1990s and 350 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 7.2 a year in 2016–19 and 10.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79836
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79836?
El Paso County has had 3,946 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,052 people and killing 117.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 79836?
I-10 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79836 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79836?
The worst month is August: 9.5% of truck crashes in El Paso County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79836?
Since 2015, El Paso County has reported 31 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 79836 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 38.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in El Paso County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 79836?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.