ZIP 87002 (Belen, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 87002: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Valencia 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
8 of 92 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Valencia County compares with New Mexico
Valencia County against New Mexico and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Valencia County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Valencia County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 9.9 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 78% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.1 | 9.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 9.1% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 20.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 72% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.4% | 11.7% | 13.8% | 71% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.3% | 46.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.6% | 30.2% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Compared with New Mexico, Valencia County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Valencia County: 1 in 11 crashes involve a garbage truck (8 since 2015), vs 0.4% across New Mexico.
Overview
Since 2015, 92 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Valencia County. They injured 57 people and killed 9.
That averages about one truck crash every 46 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 14.1% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (3.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.3% of truck crashes, vs 46.8% for New Mexico.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.4% of truck crashes, compared with 12.1% in New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-314 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come I-25 (2), Mu- Juan P Sanchez (1) and SR-47 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 8.7% of the total, against 0.4% across New Mexico.
Route planning tips for ZIP 87002 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-314; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 25.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than New Mexico.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Valencia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-314 | 3 |
| I-25 | 2 |
| Mu- Juan P Sanchez | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Valencia County) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 9 |
| Main St | 8 |
| SR-47 | 6 |
| SR-6 | 3 |
| I 25 Mm 206 | 2 |
| Main St And I-25 Bridge | 2 |
| SR-346 | 2 |
| Blanda Ct | 1 |
ZIP 87002 at a glance
| Population | 21,265 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,961 |
| Median home value | $175,886 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Valencia 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 | 2 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 3 | +41% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 6 | +70% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 8 | +49% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 87002
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 87002?
Valencia County has had 92 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 57 people and killing 9.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 87002?
NHTSA data shows SR-314 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 87002 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 87002?
The worst month is February: 14.1% of truck crashes in Valencia County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 87002?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Valencia County since 2015, 8.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 87002 compared with New Mexico?
The yearly rate is 9.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Valencia County, vs 45.6 for New Mexico.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 87002?
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.