ZIP 88250 (Hope, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 88250: 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 |
Chaves County has lower values than New Mexico for 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 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 0.4% across New Mexico.
Overview
Chaves County has recorded 231 truck crashes since 2015, with 152 people injured and 22 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
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.
1.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 12.1% across New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 88250 since 2015: CR-RUSSELL Gap Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Chaves County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 88250 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-RUSSELL Gap Rd | 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 88250 at a glance
| Population | 153 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,250 |
| Median home value | $146,758 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 88250
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 88250?
231 truck crashes have been reported in Chaves County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 152 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 88250?
Truck crashes in Chaves County peak in January, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 88250?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Chaves County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 88250 compared with New Mexico?
Per 100,000 residents, Chaves County has 31.3 truck crashes a year; New Mexico has 45.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 88250?
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.