ZIP 87116 (Albuquerque, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 87116: 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 |
Bernalillo County sits below New Mexico on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 87116: 2.0× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 87116 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (7.6 vs 3.8).
Overview
Bernalillo County has recorded 1,291 truck crashes since 2015, with 523 people injured and 92 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in May (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.7% of truck crashes, vs 46.8% for New Mexico.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out 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
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (23). It is followed by I-25 (5), SR-45 (3) and Central Ave (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (New Mexico: 0.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 87116 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bernalillo County.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.2% of truck crashes here, more than New Mexico; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-40 | 23 |
| I-25 | 5 |
| SR-45 | 3 |
| Central Ave | 2 |
| SR-500 | 2 |
| SR-556 | 2 |
| 2nd St Nw | 1 |
| 4th Street | 1 |
| Alameda Blvd New | 1 |
| Bridge Blvd | 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 87116 at a glance
| Population | 3,865 |
| Density | 254 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,774 |
| Home ownership | 2% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 6.0 a year in 2016–19 and 11.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 87116
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 87116?
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 87116?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 87116: 23.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 87116?
September has the most truck crashes in Bernalillo County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 87116?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bernalillo County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 87116 compared with New Mexico?
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 87116?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.