ZIP 88265 (Monument, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 88265: 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 |
Compared with New Mexico, Lea County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for 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
Police reported 1,199 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lea County since 2015: 607 people were injured and 97 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 42.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.8% in New Mexico.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Mexico: 12.1%).
Where crashes happen
US-62 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 88265 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-176 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 0.4% in New Mexico.
Route planning tips for ZIP 88265 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-62; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 28.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than New Mexico.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 4 |
| SR-176 | 2 |
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 88265 at a glance
| Population | 432 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 44% |
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. 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 88265
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 88265?
Since 2015, 1,199 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lea County (607 injured, 97 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 88265?
Since 2015, US-62 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 88265: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 88265?
The worst month is October: 11.2% of truck crashes in Lea County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 88265?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lea County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 88265 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 88265?
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.