ZIP 87122 (Albuquerque, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 87122: 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. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 87122: 2.4× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 87122: 2.0 in 2016–19, 4.8 in 2020–24.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,291 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bernalillo County. They injured 523 people and killed 92.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (7.1%).
3.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 12.1% across New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). After it: SR-528 (3), Central Ave (2) and I-25 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 0.4% in New Mexico.
Route planning tips for ZIP 87122 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 25.2% 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.
Crash reporting for 2025 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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 | 13 |
| SR-528 | 3 |
| Central Ave | 2 |
| I-25 | 2 |
| SR-556 | 2 |
| Alameda Blvd New | 1 |
| Indian School Rd | 1 |
| Louisiana Blvd | 1 |
| Manaul Blvd | 1 |
| Menaul 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 87122 at a glance
| Population | 18,578 |
| Density | 331 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $169,041 |
| Median home value | $650,788 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 87122
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 87122?
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 87122?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 13 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 87122 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 87122?
Truck crashes in Bernalillo County peak in September, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 87122?
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 87122 compared with New Mexico?
Per 100,000 residents, Bernalillo County has 17.1 truck crashes a year; New Mexico has 45.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 87122?
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.