ZIP 88232 (Hagerman, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 88232: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 runs above New Mexico on injuries per crash.
What stands out in Chaves County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 0.4% in New Mexico.
Overview
Chaves County has recorded 231 truck crashes since 2015, with 152 people injured and 22 killed.
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%).
November through March accounts for 42.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.8% in New Mexico.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.4% of truck crashes, compared with 12.1% in New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 88232 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Chaves County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 88232 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chaves County.
- 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 Chaves County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 88232 at a glance
| Population | 2,838 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,000 |
| Median home value | $147,175 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 88232
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 88232?
231 truck crashes have been reported in Chaves County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 152 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 88232?
The worst month is January: 12.1% of truck crashes in Chaves County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 88232?
Since 2015, Chaves County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 88232 compare with New Mexico for truck crashes?
Chaves County records 31.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 45.6 across New Mexico.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 88232?
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.