ZIP 88121 (House, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 88121: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Quay 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 638 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Quay County compares with New Mexico
Quay County against New Mexico and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Quay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Quay County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 642.6 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 14.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 38% below 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 | 9.4% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 22% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 11.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.3% | 46.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 37.0% | 30.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Quay County sits below New Mexico on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above New Mexico on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
Quay County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 0.4% across New Mexico.
Overview
Quay County has recorded 638 truck crashes since 2015, with 305 people injured and 38 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.3% of truck crashes, against 46.8% across New Mexico.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 6.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Mexico: 12.1%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 88121 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Quay County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 88121 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Quay County.
- 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 Quay 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 (Quay County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 177 |
| US-54 | 50 |
| Interstate 40 Frontage Rd | 16 |
| I40 Eb On Ramp | 10 |
| Nm Highway 469 | 6 |
| Interstate 40 Five Mile Park Rd | 6 |
| Interstate 40 & Route 66 | 5 |
| Interstate 40 & Quay Rd U | 5 |
ZIP 88121 at a glance
| Population | 165 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $2,499 |
| Home ownership | 30% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Quay 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 | 10 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 14 | +36% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 32 | +123% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 66 | +107% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 66 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 88121
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 88121?
Since 2015, 638 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Quay County (305 injured, 38 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 88121?
The worst month is January: 11.4% of truck crashes in Quay County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 88121?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Quay County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 88121 compare with New Mexico for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Quay County has 642.6 truck crashes a year; New Mexico has 45.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 88121?
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.