Socorro, NM truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Socorro: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Socorro and Socorro County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Socorro County numbers.
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.
What stands out in Socorro County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 0.4% for New Mexico.
Overview
Socorro County has recorded 108 truck crashes since 2015, with 67 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 39 days in fully reported years.
Socorro had 11 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Socorro County numbers.
37% of truck crash reports in Socorro County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 18.5% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (2.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.9% of truck crashes, against 46.8% across New Mexico.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.6% of truck crashes, compared with 12.1% in New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Socorro since 2015 were spread across roads: I-25 (2) and US-60 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Socorro County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Socorro fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Socorro County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 2 |
| US-60 | 2 |
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 at a glance
| Population | 8,348 |
| Land area | 14.5 sq mi |
| Density | 578 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 87801) | $46,525 |
| Median home value (ZIP 87801) | $160,184 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Socorro
How many truck accidents are there in Socorro?
108 truck crashes have been reported in Socorro County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 67 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Socorro?
The worst month is December: 18.5% of truck crashes in Socorro County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Socorro?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Socorro County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Socorro 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.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Socorro?
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.