ZIP 88130 (Portales, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 88130: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Roosevelt 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 109 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Roosevelt County compares with New Mexico
Roosevelt County against New Mexico and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Roosevelt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Roosevelt County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.1 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 16.8 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.0% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 59% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 11.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.6% | 46.8% | 41.9% | 22% below the state |
| After dark | 28.7% | 30.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with New Mexico, Roosevelt County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above New Mexico on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Roosevelt County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 0.4% in New Mexico.
Overview
Roosevelt County has recorded 109 truck crashes since 2015, with 64 people injured and 18 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 40 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.6% of truck crashes, vs 46.8% for New Mexico.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Mexico: 12.1%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 88130 happened on SR-236 (2), US-70 (2) and North Industrial Drive (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Roosevelt County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 88130 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Roosevelt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-236 | 2 |
| US-70 | 2 |
| North Industrial Drive | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Roosevelt County) |
|---|---|
| US-70 | 19 |
| US-60 | 7 |
| Us 60/84 | 4 |
| Nm 114 | 2 |
| Nm 202 | 2 |
| Nm 236 | 2 |
| Nm Highway 88 | 2 |
| Us 60 Mm 352 | 2 |
ZIP 88130 at a glance
| Population | 17,842 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,434 |
| Median home value | $134,804 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Roosevelt 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 | 4 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | +23% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 9 | +107% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 8 | -16% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 88130
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 88130?
Roosevelt County has had 109 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 64 people and killing 18.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 88130?
May has the most truck crashes in Roosevelt County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 88130?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Roosevelt County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 88130 compare with New Mexico for truck crashes?
Roosevelt County records 49.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 45.6 across New Mexico.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 88130?
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.