ZIP 88081 (Chaparral, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 88081: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Otero 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
3 of 145 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Otero County compares with New Mexico
Otero County against New Mexico and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Otero County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Otero County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 18.0 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 61% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 16% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 4.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 94% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.5% | 11.7% | 13.8% | 44% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.4% | 46.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.8% | 30.2% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Compared with New Mexico, Otero County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
Otero County at a glance: 1 in 46 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 0.4% across New Mexico.
Overview
Otero County has recorded 145 truck crashes since 2015, with 73 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 29 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 14.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.4% of truck crashes, vs 46.8% for New Mexico.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 12.1% across New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 88081 since 2015 were spread across roads: Rail Road Frontage Rd (1) and US-54 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (New Mexico: 0.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 88081 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most 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 Otero County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Rail Road Frontage Rd | 1 |
| US-54 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Otero County) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 15 |
| US-70 | 14 |
| US-82 | 5 |
| Us Hwy 54 Mile Post 86 | 4 |
| Hwy 54/70 | 3 |
| Sr 54 East | 3 |
| Us Highway 54 South | 3 |
| Alamo Relief Route | 2 |
ZIP 88081 at a glance
| Population | 19,663 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,017 |
| Median home value | $103,515 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Otero 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 | 11 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 8 | -27% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 14 | +65% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 10 | -23% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 88081
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 88081?
Since 2015, 145 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Otero County (73 injured, 11 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 88081?
The worst month is July: 14.5% of truck crashes in Otero County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 88081?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Otero County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 88081 compare with New Mexico?
Otero County records 18.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 45.6 across New Mexico.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 88081?
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.