ZIP 79838 (Fabens, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79838: 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 |
El Paso County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 79838: I-10 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79838: 8 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,946 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in El Paso County. They injured 2,052 people and killed 117.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 7.5%.
November through March accounts for 41.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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
I-10 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 79838 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Fm 258 Socorro Rd (1) and I-42 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 31 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (16% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79838 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in El Paso County.
- 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
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 | 8 |
| Fm 258 Socorro Rd | 1 |
| I-42 | 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 79838 at a glance
| Population | 4,969 |
| Density | 62 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,367 |
| Median home value | $109,130 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 large-truck crashes: 7.2 a year in 2016–19, 10.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79838
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79838?
El Paso County has had 3,946 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,052 people and killing 117.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 79838?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79838 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 79838?
Truck crashes in El Paso County peak in August, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 79838?
Since 2015, El Paso County has reported 31 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 79838 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
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 ZIP 79838?
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.