ZIP 79903 (El Paso, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79903: 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.
ZIP 79903 at a glance: I-10 23 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 79903.
Overview
Police reported 3,946 crashes involving commercial trucks in El Paso County since 2015: 2,052 people were injured and 117 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in January (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
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (23). After it: SR-375 (4), US-54 (4) 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.
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 79903 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 | 4 |
| 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 79903 at a glance
| Population | 14,715 |
| Density | 1,863 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $37,155 |
| Median home value | $129,800 |
| Home ownership | 57% |
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 79903
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79903?
Since 2015, 3,946 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in El Paso County (2,052 injured, 117 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 79903?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79903: 23.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79903?
The worst month is August: 9.5% of truck crashes in El Paso County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 79903?
31 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in El Paso County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 79903 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79903?
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.