ZIP 88003 (Las Cruces, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 88003: 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 88003 at a glance: I-10 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 88003 since 2015.
Overview
Doña Ana County has recorded 697 truck crashes since 2015, with 346 people injured and 38 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.5% of truck crashes, vs 46.8% for New Mexico.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
2.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 12.1% across New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 88003 is I-10, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. 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 88003 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Doña Ana County.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 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 88003 at a glance
| Population | 404 |
| Density | 315 per sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 64 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 88003
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 88003?
697 truck crashes have been reported in Doña Ana County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 346 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 88003?
I-10 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 88003 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 88003?
January has the most truck crashes in Doña Ana County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 88003?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Doña Ana County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 88003 compare with New Mexico?
Doña Ana County records 26.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 45.6 across New Mexico.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 88003?
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.