ZIP 79915 (El Paso, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79915: 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.
The headline for ZIP 79915: I-10 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79915: 26 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (7.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 79915 is I-10, with 26 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-375 (5), US-54 (3) and North Loop (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 31 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Their busiest month is August, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79915 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in El Paso County.
- 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 | 26 |
| SR-375 | 5 |
| US-54 | 3 |
| North Loop | 2 |
| Fm 1281/Horizon Blvd | 1 |
| Fm 659/Zaragoza | 1 |
| Fm 76 North Loop | 1 |
| I10 Frontage | 1 |
| I10 Frontage/Gateway West Blvd | 1 |
| Mu-Campestre Ln | 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 79915 at a glance
| Population | 34,230 |
| Density | 1,486 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $35,432 |
| Median home value | $124,463 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
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 79915
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79915?
Since 2015, 3,946 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in El Paso County (2,052 injured, 117 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 79915?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79915: 26.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 79915?
August has the most truck crashes in El Paso County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79915?
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 79915 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, El Paso County has 38.7 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79915?
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.