ZIP 87062 (Veguita, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 87062: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Socorro 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
0 of 108 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Socorro County compares with New Mexico
Socorro County against New Mexico and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Socorro County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Socorro County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.2 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.6 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.6% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 12% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.3% | 11.7% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.9% | 46.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 35.6% | 30.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Socorro County sits below New Mexico on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above New Mexico on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Socorro County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 0.4% in New Mexico.
Overview
Police reported 108 crashes involving commercial trucks in Socorro County since 2015: 67 people were injured and 12 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 18.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 2.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.9% of truck crashes, against 46.8% across New Mexico.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (8.3%).
Road surface: 10.6% 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 87062 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-25 (2) and US-60 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Socorro County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 87062 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Socorro County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 2 |
| US-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Socorro County) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 22 |
| I 25 / Fr 2032 | 2 |
| I 25 Mm 107 | 2 |
| I 25 Mm 113 | 2 |
| I 25 Mm113 | 2 |
| I 25 North-Bd Fw Exit 175 (Bernardo Exit) | 2 |
| I 25 South Bd Fw Mm 176 | 2 |
| I-25 Sb 166 | 2 |
ZIP 87062 at a glance
| Population | 1,922 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $20,539 |
| Median home value | $69,092 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Socorro 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 | 3 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 3 | +24% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 7 | +100% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 10 | +49% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 87062
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 87062?
Socorro County has had 108 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 67 people and killing 12.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 87062?
December has the most truck crashes in Socorro County, 18.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 87062?
Since 2015, Socorro County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 87062 compared with New Mexico?
The yearly rate is 59.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Socorro County, vs 45.6 for New Mexico.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 87062?
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.