ZIP 88134 (Taiban, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 88134: 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
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 runs above New Mexico on 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
De Baca County has recorded 41 truck crashes since 2015, with 21 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 109 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.0% of truck crashes, against 46.8% across New Mexico.
The busiest hour is 5–6 pm, with 14.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Mexico: 12.1%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 88134 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-60 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in De Baca County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 88134 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in De Baca County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 De Baca County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 2 |
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 88134 at a glance
| Population | 57 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| 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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 88134
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 88134?
De Baca County has had 41 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 21 people and killing 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 88134?
March has the most truck crashes in De Baca County, 12.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 88134?
Since 2015, De Baca County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 88134 compare with New Mexico for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, De Baca County has 203.0 truck crashes a year; New Mexico has 45.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 88134?
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.