ZIP 88020 (Animas, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 88020: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hidalgo 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 of 263 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Hidalgo County compares with New Mexico
Hidalgo County against New Mexico and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hidalgo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hidalgo County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 575.3 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 12.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 53.0 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 5.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 1.18 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 2.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 90% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 11.9% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 48% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.2% | 11.7% | 13.8% | 56% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 46.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.9% | 30.2% | 24.8% | same |
Hidalgo County has lower values than New Mexico for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Hidalgo County: 53.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 9.5 in New Mexico.
Overview
Hidalgo County has recorded 263 truck crashes since 2015, with 306 people injured and 135 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.1% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (3.4%).
November through March accounts for 45.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.8% in New Mexico.
More truck crashes happen at 5–6 pm than at any other hour (17.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 12.1% in New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 88020 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hidalgo County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 88020 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 Hidalgo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hidalgo County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 96 |
| Interstate 10 Mile Post 13 | 9 |
| US-70 | 6 |
| I 10 Mp 11 | 5 |
| I 10 East Bd Fw | 4 |
| I 10 East-Bd Fw | 4 |
| I10 N Bound On Ramp | 4 |
| Interstate 10 10.2- Mile Post | 4 |
ZIP 88020 at a glance
| Population | 743 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,500 |
| Median home value | $178,950 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hidalgo 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 | 6 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 11 | +69% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 16 | +45% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 25 | +56% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 25. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 88020
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 88020?
263 truck crashes have been reported in Hidalgo County since 2015, with 135 deaths and 306 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 88020?
Truck crashes in Hidalgo County peak in January, with 14.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 88020?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hidalgo County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 88020 compare with New Mexico?
Hidalgo County records 575.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 45.6 across New Mexico.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 88020?
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.