ZIP 79932 (El Paso, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79932: 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.
What stands out in ZIP 79932: I-10 11 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 79932.
Overview
El Paso County has recorded 3,946 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,052 people injured and 117 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every 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.
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
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). It is followed by SR-20 (2), Artcraft Dr (1) and Doniphan Drive (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).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79932 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in El Paso County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 11 |
| SR-20 | 2 |
| Artcraft Dr | 1 |
| Doniphan Drive | 1 |
| Industrial Rd | 1 |
| SR-136 | 1 |
| SR-178 | 1 |
| SR-375 | 1 |
| SR-6 | 1 |
| Sl 375 Transmountain Rd | 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 79932 at a glance
| Population | 30,786 |
| Density | 866 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,277 |
| Median home value | $260,323 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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. 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 79932
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79932?
3,946 truck crashes have been reported in El Paso County since 2015, with 117 deaths and 2,052 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 79932?
I-10 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79932 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79932?
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 79932?
31 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in El Paso County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 79932 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 79932?
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.