ZIP 88220 (Carlsbad, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 88220: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Eddy 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 1,002 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Eddy County compares with New Mexico
Eddy County against New Mexico and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Eddy County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Eddy County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 139.8 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 3.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 29% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 94% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.3% | 11.7% | 13.8% | 55% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 46.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.5% | 30.2% | 24.8% | same |
Eddy 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 morning rush (6–10 am).
Eddy County at a glance: 0.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 12.1% in New Mexico.
Overview
Eddy County has recorded 1,002 truck crashes since 2015, with 444 people injured and 65 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.9% of truck crashes, vs 46.8% for New Mexico.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 7.4% 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 88220 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-62 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (New Mexico: 0.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 88220 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.2% of truck crashes here, more than New Mexico; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Eddy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Eddy County) |
|---|---|
| US-285 | 58 |
| US-82 | 20 |
| Us 62/180 | 16 |
| Jal Hwy | 14 |
| Pecos Hwy | 11 |
| US-62 | 11 |
| Us 285 South | 11 |
| State Road 31 | 8 |
ZIP 88220 at a glance
| Population | 39,828 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,162 |
| Median home value | $208,009 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Eddy 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 | 5 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 16 | +235% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 66 | +309% | 4.9 |
| 2020s | 85 | +28% | 4.8 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 85. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 88220
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 88220?
Eddy County has had 1,002 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 444 people and killing 65.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 88220?
July has the most truck crashes in Eddy County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 88220?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Eddy County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 88220 compare with New Mexico?
Eddy County records 139.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 45.6 across New Mexico.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 88220?
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.