ZIP 88230 (Dexter, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 88230: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chaves 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 231 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chaves County compares with New Mexico
Chaves County against New Mexico and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chaves County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chaves County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.3 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.0 | 9.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 89% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.8% | 11.7% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 46.8% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 28.3% | 30.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with New Mexico, Chaves County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash.
The headline for Chaves County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 0.4% in New Mexico.
Overview
Since 2015, 231 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Chaves County. They injured 152 people and killed 22.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (3.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.0% of truck crashes, against 46.8% across New Mexico.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Mexico: 12.1%).
Where crashes happen
US-285 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 88230 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Lincoln Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Chaves County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 88230 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-285 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Chaves County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-285 | 10 |
| Lincoln Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chaves County) |
|---|---|
| US-285 | 35 |
| US-70 | 12 |
| US-380 | 6 |
| Unnamed Street | 5 |
| E 2Nd St | 4 |
| Roswell Relief Route | 4 |
| S Main St | 4 |
| N Main St | 3 |
ZIP 88230 at a glance
| Population | 4,336 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,469 |
| Median home value | $124,832 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chaves 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 | 7 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 10 | +50% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 20 | +89% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 18 | -10% | 2.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 88230
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 88230?
Since 2015, 231 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chaves County (152 injured, 22 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 88230?
US-285 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 88230 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 88230?
Truck crashes in Chaves County peak in January, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 88230?
Since 2015, Chaves County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 88230 compare with New Mexico?
Per 100,000 residents, Chaves County has 31.3 truck crashes a year; New Mexico has 45.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 88230?
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.