ZIP 87042 (Peralta, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 87042: 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 |
Valencia County has lower values than New Mexico for 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).
What stands out in Valencia County: 1 in 11 garbage-truck share of crashes is 9.1%, against 0.4% for New Mexico.
Overview
Since 2015, 92 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Valencia County. They injured 57 people and killed 9.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 46 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 14.1% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (3.3%).
November through March accounts for 44.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.8% in New Mexico.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 87042 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-314 (2), SR-47 (2), Cordova Ranch Rd (1), I-25 (1) and Isleta Blvd (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 87042 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than New Mexico.
- 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 | 2 |
| SR-47 | 2 |
| Cordova Ranch Rd | 1 |
| I-25 | 1 |
| Isleta Blvd | 1 |
| Mu- Juan P Sanchez | 1 |
| West Bosque Loop | 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 87042 at a glance
| Population | 3,410 |
| Density | 293 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,057 |
| Median home value | $291,542 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 87042
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 87042?
92 truck crashes have been reported in Valencia County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 57 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 87042?
February has the most truck crashes in Valencia County, 14.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 87042?
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 87042 compared with New Mexico?
Per 100,000 residents, Valencia County has 9.9 truck crashes a year; New Mexico has 45.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 87042?
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.