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El Paso TX Traffic & Road Conditions

Live cameras, road conditions, accident reports, and construction alerts for El Paso County

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El Paso Traffic News

Traffic news and road updates are published here daily. Check back soon or follow us for alerts.

Crash & Accident Reports

El Paso Accidents & Crash Reports

Stay informed about crashes, closures, and road safety in El Paso County.

Accident and crash reports for El Paso County will appear here as they are published. Our team monitors DPS Highway Patrol and local sources daily.

DUI & Impaired Driving

El Paso DUI Reports & Checkpoints

DUI enforcement updates, checkpoint alerts, and impaired driving data for El Paso County

DUI reports, arrest data, and checkpoint alerts for El Paso County will appear here as they are published.

El Paso County DUI Data

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DUI Checkpoints

Watch for DUI enforcement by Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol and local police throughout El Paso County.

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Report a Drunk Driver

If you see an impaired driver, call 911 immediately. Note the vehicle description, tag number, and direction of travel.

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Sober Ride Options

Uber and Lyft operate in the El Paso area. Many local bars and restaurants offer designated driver programs.

School Zone Safety

El Paso School Traffic & Zone Safety

School zone speed limits, pickup/dropoff schedules, bus route alerts, and safety tips for El Paso County parents and commuters

School Zone Speed Limits

Texas law requires drivers to reduce speed to the posted school zone limit during designated hours. Fines are doubled in active school zones. Watch for flashing beacon signals near all El Paso schools.

Pickup & Dropoff Hours

Peak school traffic: 6:30–8:30 AM and 2:00–4:00 PM on school days. Allow extra commute time during these hours. Obey no parking and no stopping signs near school entrances.

School Bus Safety

State law requires drivers to stop for school buses with extended stop signs and flashing red lights. Penalties for passing a stopped bus are set by state law. Children should wait in a safe place away from traffic.

Back-to-School Alerts

Each August, traffic patterns shift across El Paso County as 9 school districts resume classes. Watch for new traffic patterns, construction near schools, and increased pedestrian activity at intersections.

By the Numbers

El Paso Commute Facts

Key statistics for El Paso County commuters

Data: US Census Bureau ACS • TxDOT Traffic Reports

Alerts

Active Construction & Closures

Major construction and road closure alerts will be posted here as they are reported. Our team monitors TxDOT and county notices daily to keep El Paso County commuters informed.

No recent DOT releases for this area.

For real-time closure information, visit drivetexas.org — the official TxDOT traffic portal for Texas.

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