ZIP 88048 (Mesquite, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 88048: 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.
What stands out in ZIP 88048: I-10 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 88048.
Overview
Doña Ana County has recorded 697 truck crashes since 2015, with 346 people injured and 38 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.3%.
November through March accounts for 42.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.8% in New Mexico.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 88048 is I-10, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-25 (1) and SR-192 (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 88048 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 | 4 |
| I-25 | 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 88048 at a glance
| Population | 3,247 |
| Density | 57 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,750 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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. 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 88048
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 88048?
Doña Ana County has had 697 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 346 people and killing 38.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 88048?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 88048 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 88048?
Truck crashes in Doña Ana County peak in January, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 88048?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Doña Ana County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 88048 compare with New Mexico?
The yearly rate is 26.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Doña Ana County, vs 45.6 for New Mexico.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 88048?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.