ZIP 87035 (Moriarty, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 87035: 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 |
Torrance County sits below New Mexico on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Torrance County: 25.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 12.1% across New Mexico.
Overview
Police reported 612 crashes involving commercial trucks in Torrance County since 2015: 366 people were injured and 59 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 15.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 4.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.6% of truck crashes, vs 46.8% for New Mexico.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, 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
I-40 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 87035 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-41 (1).
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 87035 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 25.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New Mexico; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Torrance County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 6 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
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 87035 at a glance
| Population | 7,539 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,938 |
| Median home value | $155,528 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 67. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 87035
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 87035?
Since 2015, 612 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Torrance County (366 injured, 59 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 87035?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 87035 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 87035?
February has the most truck crashes in Torrance County, 15.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 87035?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Torrance County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 87035 compare with New Mexico?
Per 100,000 residents, Torrance County has 333.2 truck crashes a year; New Mexico has 45.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 87035?
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.