ZIP 88435 (Santa Rosa, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 88435: 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 |
Compared with New Mexico, Guadalupe County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Guadalupe County: 34.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 12.1% in New Mexico.
Overview
Police reported 927 crashes involving commercial trucks in Guadalupe County since 2015: 978 people were injured and 95 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (15.2% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.3%).
November through March accounts for 59.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.8% in New Mexico.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (10.6%).
Road surface: 34.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Mexico: 12.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.1% share (New Mexico: 0.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 88435 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Guadalupe County.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal 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.
- 34.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New Mexico; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 6 |
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 88435 at a glance
| Population | 3,343 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,648 |
| Median home value | $144,972 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 88435
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 88435?
Since 2015, 927 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Guadalupe County (978 injured, 95 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 88435?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 88435 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 88435?
Truck crashes in Guadalupe County peak in February, with 15.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 88435?
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 88435 compared with New Mexico?
Per 100,000 residents, Guadalupe County has 1,865.9 truck crashes a year; New Mexico has 45.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 88435?
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.