ZIP 87023 (Jarales, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 87023: 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. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Valencia County: 1 in 11 garbage-truck share of crashes is 9.1%, against 0.4% for New Mexico.
Overview
Police reported 92 crashes involving commercial trucks in Valencia County since 2015: 57 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 46 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (14.1% of the year) and are lowest in August (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.
Road surface: 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Mexico: 12.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-314 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: I-25 (2) and SR-47 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 8.7%, compared with 0.4% in New Mexico.
Route planning tips for ZIP 87023 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-314, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.0% of truck crashes here, more than New Mexico; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 |
| 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 87023 at a glance
| Population | 306 |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 87023
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 87023?
Since 2015, 92 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Valencia County (57 injured, 9 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 87023?
Since 2015, SR-314 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 87023: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 87023?
The worst month is February: 14.1% of truck crashes in Valencia County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 87023?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Valencia County since 2015, 8.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 87023 compare 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 can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 87023?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.