ZIP 79927 (El Paso, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79927: 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.
What stands out in ZIP 79927: I-10 deadliest road: 13 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79927 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
Truck crashes peak in August (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in January (7.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for 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
I-10 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 79927 with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-375 (3), CR-ASCENSION St (1) and Fm 1281 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
31 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (16% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79927 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 13 |
| SR-375 | 3 |
| CR-ASCENSION St | 1 |
| Fm 1281 | 1 |
| Fm 1281/Horizon Blvd | 1 |
| Fm 258 Socorro Rd | 1 |
| Fm 76 North Loop | 1 |
| I-42 | 1 |
| I10 Frontage | 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 79927 at a glance
| Population | 44,444 |
| Density | 625 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,652 |
| Median home value | $137,760 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 407 to 350. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 79927
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79927?
3,946 truck crashes have been reported in El Paso County since 2015, with 117 deaths and 2,052 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 79927?
I-10 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79927 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79927?
The worst month is August: 9.5% of truck crashes in El Paso County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 79927?
Since 2015, El Paso County has reported 31 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79927 compare 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 79927?
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.