ZIP 88244 (Hobbs, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 88244: 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. It runs above New Mexico on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
The headline for Lea County: +413% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (21) to the 2010s (106).
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
October has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.0% of truck crashes, against 46.8% across New Mexico.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.7% of truck crashes, compared with 12.1% in New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 88244 is US-62, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Mu-E Stanolind Rd (1), SR-18 (1) and South Bypass (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 88244 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-62, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 28.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than New Mexico.
- 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 Lea County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 5 |
| Mu-E Stanolind Rd | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| South Bypass | 1 |
| West County 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 88244 at a glance
| Population | 1,105 |
| Density | 7,941 per sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 95. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 7.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 88244
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 88244?
1,199 truck crashes have been reported in Lea County since 2015, with 97 deaths and 607 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 88244?
Since 2015, US-62 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 88244: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 88244?
The worst month is October: 11.2% of truck crashes in Lea County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 88244?
Since 2015, Lea County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 88244 compare with New Mexico for truck crashes?
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 88244?
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.