ZIP 88341 (Nogal, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 88341: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lincoln 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
1 of 123 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Lincoln County compares with New Mexico
Lincoln County against New Mexico and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.9 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 73% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.1% | 11.7% | 13.8% | 65% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 46.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.4% | 30.2% | 24.8% | same |
Lincoln County has lower values than New Mexico for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Lincoln County: 1 in 120 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 0.4% across New Mexico.
Overview
Lincoln County has recorded 123 truck crashes since 2015, with 53 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 33 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.8% of truck crashes, vs 46.8% for New Mexico.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
3.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 12.1% across New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 88341 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (New Mexico: 0.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 88341 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.5% of truck crashes here, more than New Mexico; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Lincoln 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 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 19 |
| US-70 | 10 |
| SR-54 | 3 |
| US-380 | 3 |
| SR-70 | 2 |
| Sudderth Dr | 2 |
| Sudderth Drive & Weldon Ave | 2 |
| Us 54 Mm 133 | 2 |
ZIP 88341 at a glance
| Population | 653 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,393 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | 4 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | +75% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 10 | +25% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 10 | +9% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 88341
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 88341?
Since 2015, 123 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lincoln County (53 injured, 9 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 88341?
Truck crashes in Lincoln County peak in May, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 88341?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Lincoln County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 88341 compare with New Mexico for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 54.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lincoln County, vs 45.6 for New Mexico.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 88341?
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.