ZIP 79904 (El Paso, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79904: 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.
The headline for ZIP 79904: I-10 deadliest road: 22 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79904 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 3,946 crashes involving commercial trucks in El Paso County since 2015: 2,052 people were injured and 117 were killed.
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.
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 79904 with 22 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-54 (5), SR-20 (2) and SR-375 (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 79904 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 22 |
| US-54 | 5 |
| SR-20 | 2 |
| SR-375 | 2 |
| Artcraft Dr | 1 |
| Doniphan Drive | 1 |
| Fm 3255/Martin Luther King Jr | 1 |
| I10 Frontage/Gateway West Blvd | 1 |
| North Loop | 1 |
| SR-178 | 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 79904 at a glance
| Population | 32,976 |
| Density | 1,065 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,841 |
| Median home value | $129,695 |
| Home ownership | 44% |
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 79904
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79904?
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 79904?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 22 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79904 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79904?
Truck crashes in El Paso County peak in August, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 79904?
Garbage trucks were involved in 31 reported crashes in El Paso County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 79904 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 79904?
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.