ZIP 79902 (El Paso, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79902: 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 79902 at a glance: I-10 23 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 79902.
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
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.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out 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
I-10 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 79902 with 23 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-375 (4), US-54 (3) and SR-20 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 31 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (16%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79902 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 23 |
| SR-375 | 4 |
| US-54 | 3 |
| SR-20 | 2 |
| Artcraft Dr | 1 |
| Doniphan Drive | 1 |
| I10 Frontage/Gateway West Blvd | 1 |
| North Loop | 1 |
| SR-178 | 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 79902 at a glance
| Population | 19,031 |
| Density | 1,125 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,873 |
| Median home value | $257,092 |
| Home ownership | 42% |
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 79902
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79902?
El Paso County has had 3,946 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,052 people and killing 117.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 79902?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79902: 23.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79902?
August has the most truck crashes in El Paso County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 79902?
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 79902 compared with Texas?
El Paso County records 38.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 79902?
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.