ZIP 88005 (Las Cruces, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 88005: 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 sits below New Mexico on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Doña Ana County: +79% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (47 vs 26).
Overview
Police reported 697 crashes involving commercial trucks in Doña Ana County since 2015: 346 people were injured and 38 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.5% of truck crashes, vs 46.8% for New Mexico.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 12.1% in New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 88005 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-10 (2), I-40 (1) and US-70 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.3% of the total, against 0.4% across New Mexico.
Route planning tips for ZIP 88005 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 2 |
| I-40 | 1 |
| US-70 | 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 88005 at a glance
| Population | 27,509 |
| Density | 70 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,452 |
| Median home value | $217,643 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 64. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 88005
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 88005?
Doña Ana County has had 697 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 346 people and killing 38.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 88005?
The worst month is January: 10.5% of truck crashes in Doña Ana County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 88005?
Since 2015, Doña Ana County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 88005 compare with New Mexico?
Per 100,000 residents, Doña Ana County has 26.0 truck crashes a year; New Mexico has 45.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 88005?
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.