ZIP 87016 (Estancia, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 87016: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Torrance 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
2 of 612 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Torrance County compares with New Mexico
Torrance County against New Mexico and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Torrance County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Torrance County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 333.2 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 7.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.7 | 9.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.56 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.3% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.6% | 11.7% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.6% | 46.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.3% | 30.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with New Mexico, Torrance County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Torrance County: 25.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 12.1% in New Mexico.
Overview
Since 2015, 612 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Torrance County. They injured 366 people and killed 59.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 15.0% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.6% of truck crashes, against 46.8% across New Mexico.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 25.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Mexico: 12.1%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 87016 since 2015: SR-41 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.3% of the total, against 0.4% across New Mexico.
Route planning tips for ZIP 87016 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Torrance County.
- 25.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New Mexico; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Torrance County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-41 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Torrance County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 163 |
| Interstate 40 Mile Marker 234 | 11 |
| I40 Eb On Ramp | 10 |
| I40 Wb Off Ramp | 10 |
| Interstate 40 Mile Marker 236 | 9 |
| US-285 | 6 |
| Interstate 40 Mp 195 | 6 |
| Interstate 40 Mile Marker 226 | 6 |
ZIP 87016 at a glance
| Population | 2,421 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,296 |
| Median home value | $116,585 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Torrance 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 | 8 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 13 | +61% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 30 | +137% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 67 | +125% | 5.2 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 67. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 87016
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 87016?
Since 2015, 612 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Torrance County (366 injured, 59 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 87016?
February has the most truck crashes in Torrance County, 15.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 87016?
Since 2015, Torrance County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 87016 compare with New Mexico for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Torrance County has 333.2 truck crashes a year; New Mexico has 45.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 87016?
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.