ZIP 79901 (El Paso, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79901: 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 sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
ZIP 79901 at a glance: I-10 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79901: 23 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.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (7.5%).
November through March accounts for 41.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 79901 is I-10, with 23 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-375 (3), US-54 (3) and North Loop (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 31 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (16%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79901 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 23 |
| SR-375 | 3 |
| US-54 | 3 |
| North Loop | 2 |
| Doniphan Drive | 1 |
| I10 Frontage/Gateway West Blvd | 1 |
| Mu-Campestre Ln | 1 |
| Mu-Gateway | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 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 79901 at a glance
| Population | 8,554 |
| Density | 1,501 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $14,872 |
| Home ownership | 8% |
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. NHTSA counts 7.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 10.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79901
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79901?
Since 2015, 3,946 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in El Paso County (2,052 injured, 117 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 79901?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79901: 23.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 79901?
Truck crashes in El Paso County peak in August, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 79901?
Garbage trucks were involved in 31 reported crashes in El Paso County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 79901 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
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 79901?
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.