ZIP 88231 (Eunice, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 88231: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lea 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
5 of 1,199 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lea County compares with New Mexico
Lea County against New Mexico and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lea County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lea County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 136.3 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 3.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 16% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 94% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.5% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.0% | 11.7% | 13.8% | 66% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 46.8% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 33.3% | 30.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Lea County sits below New Mexico on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
What stands out in Lea County: +413% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (106 vs 21).
Overview
Lea County has recorded 1,199 truck crashes since 2015, with 607 people injured and 97 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 46.8% for New Mexico.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.4%).
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 12.1% across New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-176 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by CR-18 (1), CR-21 Delaware Basin Rd (1) and SR-248 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (New Mexico: 0.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 88231 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-176; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 28.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above New Mexico; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Lea County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-176 | 2 |
| CR-18 | 1 |
| CR-21 Delaware Basin Rd | 1 |
| SR-248 | 1 |
| Weaver Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lea County) |
|---|---|
| Us 62/180 | 36 |
| SR-128 | 34 |
| W Nm Highway 128 | 21 |
| State Road 128 | 19 |
| State Road 18 | 18 |
| Nmsr 128 | 16 |
| SR-18 | 15 |
| Battle Axe Rd | 13 |
ZIP 88231 at a glance
| Population | 3,255 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,417 |
| Median home value | $128,829 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lea 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 | 12 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 17 | +47% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 81 | +375% | 5.9 |
| 2020s | 95 | +16% | 6.8 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 95. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 7.8 a year in 2016–19 and 6.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 88231
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 88231?
Lea County has had 1,199 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 607 people and killing 97.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 88231?
NHTSA data shows SR-176 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 88231 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 88231?
Truck crashes in Lea County peak in October, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 88231?
Since 2015, Lea County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 88231 compare with New Mexico?
Lea County records 136.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 45.6 across New Mexico.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 88231?
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.