ZIP 88411 (Bard, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 88411: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Quay 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 638 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Quay County compares with New Mexico
Quay County against New Mexico and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Quay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Quay County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 642.6 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 14.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.4% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 22% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 11.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.3% | 46.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 37.0% | 30.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Quay 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 and after dark.
The headline for Quay County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 0.4% in New Mexico.
Overview
Quay County has recorded 638 truck crashes since 2015, with 305 people injured and 38 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.3% of truck crashes, against 46.8% across New Mexico.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (6.4%).
Road surface: 9.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Mexico: 12.1%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 88411 since 2015: I-40 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Quay County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 88411 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Quay County.
- 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 Quay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Quay County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 177 |
| US-54 | 50 |
| Interstate 40 Frontage Rd | 16 |
| I40 Eb On Ramp | 10 |
| Nm Highway 469 | 6 |
| Interstate 40 Five Mile Park Rd | 6 |
| Interstate 40 & Route 66 | 5 |
| Interstate 40 & Quay Rd U | 5 |
ZIP 88411 at a glance
| Population | 76 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,250 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Quay 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 | 10 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 14 | +36% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 32 | +123% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 66 | +107% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 66. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 88411
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 88411?
638 truck crashes have been reported in Quay County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 305 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 88411?
January has the most truck crashes in Quay County, 11.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 88411?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Quay County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 88411 compared with New Mexico?
Quay County records 642.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 45.6 across New Mexico.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 88411?
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.