ZIP 88119 (Fort Sumner, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 88119: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in De Baca 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 41 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How De Baca County compares with New Mexico
De Baca County against New Mexico and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where De Baca County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | De Baca County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 203.0 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 4.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 16.2 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.1% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 33% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.4% | 11.7% | 13.8% | 54% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 46.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.4% | 30.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
De Baca County sits below New Mexico on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for De Baca County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 0.4% across New Mexico.
Overview
Since 2015, 41 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in De Baca County. They injured 21 people and killed 8.
That averages about one truck crash every 109 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in September (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.0% of truck crashes, vs 46.8% for New Mexico.
By time of day, 5–6 pm stands out with 14.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.1% 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 88119 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in De Baca County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 88119 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in De Baca 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 (De Baca County) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 7 |
| US-285 | 5 |
| Us Highway 84 Mm 3 | 2 |
| 4Th St And Sumner Ave | 1 |
| 60/84 Mm 336 | 1 |
| Billy The Kid Dr & Us Hwy 60, Mp 330 | 1 |
| Highway Us 84 | 1 |
| I-10 | 1 |
ZIP 88119 at a glance
| Population | 1,444 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $231,666 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in De Baca 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 | 2 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 1 | -60% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 2 | +187% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 4 | +52% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 88119
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 88119?
41 truck crashes have been reported in De Baca County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 21 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 88119?
March has the most truck crashes in De Baca County, 12.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 88119?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in De Baca County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 88119 compared with New Mexico?
Per 100,000 residents, De Baca County has 203.0 truck crashes a year; New Mexico has 45.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 88119?
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.