ZIP 79922 (El Paso, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79922: 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.
ZIP 79922 at a glance: I-10 18 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 79922.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,946 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in El Paso County. They injured 2,052 people and killed 117.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every 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.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (18). Next come US-54 (3), SR-20 (2) and SR-375 (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.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79922 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 18 |
| US-54 | 3 |
| SR-20 | 2 |
| SR-375 | 2 |
| Artcraft Dr | 1 |
| Doniphan Drive | 1 |
| I10 Frontage/Gateway West Blvd | 1 |
| Industrial Rd | 1 |
| SR-136 | 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 79922 at a glance
| Population | 6,800 |
| Density | 326 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $106,003 |
| Median home value | $353,454 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 407 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 350. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 7.2 a year in 2016–19, 10.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79922
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79922?
3,946 truck crashes have been reported in El Paso County since 2015, with 117 deaths and 2,052 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 79922?
I-10 had 18 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79922 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79922?
August has the most truck crashes in El Paso County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 79922?
31 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in El Paso County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79922 compare with Texas?
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 79922?
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.