Socorro County, NM truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Socorro County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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 108 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Socorro County compares with New Mexico
Socorro County against New Mexico and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Socorro County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Socorro County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.2 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.6 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.6% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 12% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.3% | 11.7% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.9% | 46.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 35.6% | 30.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with New Mexico, Socorro County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Socorro County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 0.4% across New Mexico.
Overview
Since 2015, 108 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Socorro County. They injured 67 people and killed 12.
That averages about one truck crash every 39 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 18.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 2.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.9% of truck crashes, against 46.8% across New Mexico.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (8.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.6% of truck crashes, compared with 12.1% in New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Socorro County is I-25, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-60 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Socorro County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Socorro County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Socorro County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-25; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Socorro County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Socorro County) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 8 |
| US-60 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Socorro County) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 22 |
| I 25 / Fr 2032 | 2 |
| I 25 Mm 107 | 2 |
| I 25 Mm 113 | 2 |
| I 25 Mm113 | 2 |
| I 25 North-Bd Fw Exit 175 (Bernardo Exit) | 2 |
| I 25 South Bd Fw Mm 176 | 2 |
| I-25 Sb 166 | 2 |
Socorro County at a glance
| Population | 15,967 |
| Land area | 6,646.4 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $44,718 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Socorro 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 | 3 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 3 | +24% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 7 | +100% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 10 | +49% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Socorro County
ZIP codes in Socorro County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Socorro County
How common are truck crashes in Socorro County?
Since 2015, 108 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Socorro County (67 injured, 12 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Socorro County?
I-25 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Socorro County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Socorro County?
December has the most truck crashes in Socorro County, 18.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Socorro County?
Since 2015, Socorro County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Socorro County compare with New Mexico for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Socorro County has 59.2 truck crashes a year; New Mexico has 45.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Socorro County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.