ZIP 88424 (Grenville, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 88424: 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 |
Compared with New Mexico, Union County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above New Mexico on 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 122 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 14.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 36.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.8% in New Mexico.
The busiest hour is 6–7 pm, with 17.1% of truck crashes.
18.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 12.1% across New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 88424.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Union County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 88424 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Union County.
- With 18.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New Mexico), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 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 88424 at a glance
| Population | 89 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 53% |
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 88424
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 88424?
Since 2015, 35 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Union County (16 injured, 1 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 88424?
Truck crashes in Union County peak in June, with 14.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 88424?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Union County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 88424 compare with New Mexico?
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 88424?
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.