ZIP 87060 (Tome, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 87060: 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 runs above New Mexico on 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
Valencia County has recorded 92 truck crashes since 2015, with 57 people injured and 9 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%).
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.
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 SR-47 (2), Cordova Ranch Rd (1) and I-25 (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 87060 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-314; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 25.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above New Mexico; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 |
| SR-47 | 2 |
| Cordova Ranch Rd | 1 |
| I-25 | 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 87060 at a glance
| Population | 10 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 0% |
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 87060
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 87060?
92 truck crashes have been reported in Valencia County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 57 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 87060?
Since 2015, SR-314 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 87060: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 87060?
February has the most truck crashes in Valencia County, 14.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 87060?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Valencia County since 2015 (8.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 87060 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 87060?
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.