ZIP 88417 (Cuervo, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 88417: 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 has lower values than New Mexico for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Guadalupe County: 34.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 12.1% across New Mexico.
Overview
Since 2015, 927 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Guadalupe County. They injured 978 people and killed 95.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 59.1% of truck crashes, against 46.8% across New Mexico.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (10.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 34.1% of truck crashes, compared with 12.1% in New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 88417 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-40 (4).
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 88417 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 28.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than New Mexico.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 34.1% 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
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 Guadalupe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 4 |
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 88417 at a glance
| Population | 116 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 39% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 97 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 88417
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 88417?
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 88417?
The worst month is February: 15.2% of truck crashes in Guadalupe County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 88417?
Since 2015, Guadalupe County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 88417 compared with New Mexico?
The yearly rate is 1,865.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Guadalupe County, vs 45.6 for New Mexico.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 88417?
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.