ZIP 87068 (Bosque Farms, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 87068: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bernalillo 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
5 of 1,291 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bernalillo County compares with New Mexico
Bernalillo County against New Mexico and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bernalillo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Bernalillo County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 17.1 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 62% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 73% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.9% | 11.7% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.7% | 46.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.2% | 30.2% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Compared with New Mexico, Bernalillo County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above New Mexico on morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 87068 at a glance: I-25 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 87068 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,291 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bernalillo County since 2015: 523 people were injured and 92 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 44.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.8% in New Mexico.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Mexico: 12.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 87068 is I-25, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-47 (2), SR-500 (2) and Cordova Ranch Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 0.4% of the total, against 0.4% across New Mexico.
Route planning tips for ZIP 87068 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-25; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 25.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than New Mexico.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bernalillo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 3 |
| SR-47 | 2 |
| SR-500 | 2 |
| Cordova Ranch Rd | 1 |
| Isleta Blvd | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
| West Bosque Loop | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bernalillo County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 106 |
| I 40 West Bd Fw | 71 |
| I 40 East Bd Fw | 64 |
| I-25 | 23 |
| Coors Blvd Nw | 23 |
| I 25 South Bd Fw | 18 |
| I 25 North Bd Fw | 15 |
| I 40 West-Bd Fw | 15 |
ZIP 87068 at a glance
| Population | 5,432 |
| Density | 56 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,602 |
| Median home value | $249,770 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bernalillo 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 | 13 | — | 5.7 |
| 2000s | 54 | +312% | 5.0 |
| 2010s | 117 | +118% | 5.2 |
| 2020s | 87 | -25% | 11.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 87 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 6.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 11.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 87068
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 87068?
Bernalillo County has had 1,291 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 523 people and killing 92.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 87068?
I-25 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 87068 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 87068?
The worst month is September: 9.5% of truck crashes in Bernalillo County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 87068?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bernalillo County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 87068 compare with New Mexico for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 17.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bernalillo County, vs 45.6 for New Mexico.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 87068?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.