ZIP 88353 (Vaughn, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 88353: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Guadalupe 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 927 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Guadalupe County compares with New Mexico
Guadalupe County against New Mexico and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Guadalupe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Guadalupe County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 1,865.9 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 40.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.4 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 1.07 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 1.9× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.1% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 76% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 34.1% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 2.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.1% | 11.7% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 59.1% | 46.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 30.3% | 30.2% | 24.8% | same |
Guadalupe County sits below New Mexico on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Guadalupe County: 34.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 12.1% across New Mexico.
Overview
Guadalupe County has recorded 927 truck crashes since 2015, with 978 people injured and 95 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 15.2% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 59.1% of truck crashes, vs 46.8% for New Mexico.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (10.6%).
34.1% 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 88353 since 2015: US-60 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.1% of the total, against 0.4% across New Mexico.
Route planning tips for ZIP 88353 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.0% of truck crashes here, more than New Mexico; adjust start times where you can.
- With 34.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New Mexico), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Guadalupe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Guadalupe County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 287 |
| I40 Nb Off Ramp | 33 |
| I40 Wb On Ramp | 14 |
| Interstate 40 Mp 271 & | 13 |
| US-54 | 12 |
| I40 Eb Off Ramp | 10 |
| I 40 West Bd Fw | 9 |
| I40 Wb Off Ramp | 9 |
ZIP 88353 at a glance
| Population | 529 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Guadalupe 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 | 22 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 17 | -24% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 43 | +150% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 97 | +126% | 3.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 97. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 88353
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 88353?
927 truck crashes have been reported in Guadalupe County since 2015, with 95 deaths and 978 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 88353?
The worst month is February: 15.2% of truck crashes in Guadalupe County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 88353?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Guadalupe County since 2015 (0.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 88353 compared with New Mexico?
Guadalupe County records 1,865.9 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 88353?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.