ZIP 88410 (Amistad, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 88410: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Union 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 35 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Union County compares with New Mexico
Union County against New Mexico and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Union County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Union County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.4 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 68% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.2% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 9.1% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 60% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 11.7% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.4% | 46.8% | 41.9% | 22% below the state |
| After dark | 45.5% | 30.2% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Union County has lower values than New Mexico for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
What stands out in Union County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 0.4% across New Mexico.
Overview
Union County has recorded 35 truck crashes since 2015, with 16 people injured and 1 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 122 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 14.3% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.4% of truck crashes, against 46.8% across New Mexico.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 pm than at any other hour (17.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.2% of truck crashes, compared with 12.1% in New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 88410.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Union County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 88410 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Union County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 18.2% of truck crashes here, more than New Mexico; schedule winter 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 Union 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 (Union County) |
|---|---|
| Us 64/87 | 5 |
| Raton Hwy | 3 |
| Raton Hwy And Grande Rd | 2 |
| Raton Hwy And Hittson Rd | 2 |
| Us 64/87, Mm 414 | 2 |
| 1St St | 1 |
| Dry Cimarron Hwy | 1 |
| First Street & Main Street | 1 |
ZIP 88410 at a glance
| Population | 45 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $36,042 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Union 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 | 5 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 3 | -51% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 3 | +0% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 4 | +35% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 88410
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 88410?
35 truck crashes have been reported in Union County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 16 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 88410?
The worst month is June: 14.3% of truck crashes in Union County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 88410?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Union County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 88410 compare with New Mexico for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Union County has 76.4 truck crashes a year; New Mexico has 45.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 88410?
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.