ZIP 88001 (Las Cruces, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 88001: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Doña Ana 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
2 of 697 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Doña Ana County compares with New Mexico
Doña Ana County against New Mexico and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Doña Ana County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Doña Ana County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.0 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 33% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 77% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.7% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.1% | 11.7% | 13.8% | 48% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 46.8% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 26.8% | 30.2% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Doña Ana County has lower values than New Mexico for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
ZIP 88001 at a glance: I-10 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 88001: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 697 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Doña Ana County. They injured 346 people and killed 38.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.5% of truck crashes, against 46.8% across New Mexico.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (6.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 12.1% in New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: US-70 (2), I-25 (1) and Mesa Grande (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (New Mexico: 0.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 88001 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Doña Ana County.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Doña Ana County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 3 |
| US-70 | 2 |
| I-25 | 1 |
| Mesa Grande | 1 |
| SR-192 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Doña Ana County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 128 |
| I-25 | 31 |
| US-70 | 9 |
| Unnamed Street | 7 |
| E Lohman Ave | 7 |
| Interstate 10 Mm 136 | 6 |
| I25 Nb Mm 3 On Ramp | 6 |
| SR-70 | 5 |
ZIP 88001 at a glance
| Population | 37,690 |
| Density | 1,312 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $33,087 |
| Median home value | $164,043 |
| Home ownership | 42% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Doña Ana 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 | 17 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 19 | +13% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 43 | +127% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 64 | +49% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 64. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 88001
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 88001?
Since 2015, 697 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Doña Ana County (346 injured, 38 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 88001?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 88001: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 88001?
The worst month is January: 10.5% of truck crashes in Doña Ana County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 88001?
Since 2015, Doña Ana County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 88001 compare with New Mexico for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Doña Ana County has 26.0 truck crashes a year; New Mexico has 45.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 88001?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.