ZIP 79908 (El Paso, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79908: 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 79908 at a glance: I-10 deadliest road: 20 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79908 since 2015.
Overview
El Paso County has recorded 3,946 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,052 people injured and 117 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.1%).
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 79908 is I-10, with 20 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-54 (5), SR-375 (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).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79908 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 | 20 |
| US-54 | 5 |
| SR-375 | 4 |
| North Loop | 2 |
| Fm 659/Zaragoza | 1 |
| I10 Frontage/Gateway West Blvd | 1 |
| Mu-Campestre Ln | 1 |
| Mu-Gateway | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| Sl 375 | 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 79908 at a glance
| Population | 4,148 |
| Density | 902 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,792 |
| Home ownership | 2% |
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 79908
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79908?
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 79908?
I-10 had 20 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79908 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79908?
August has the most truck crashes in El Paso County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79908?
Since 2015, El Paso County has reported 31 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 79908 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 can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79908?
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.