ZIP 87123 (Albuquerque, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 87123: 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).
The headline for ZIP 87123: 2.5× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 87123 (1.8 → 4.4).
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
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.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (7.1%).
Road surface: 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Mexico: 12.1%).
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 87123 with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-25 (3), Central Ave (2) and SR-556 (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 87123 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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.
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 |
| I-25 | 3 |
| Central Ave | 2 |
| SR-556 | 2 |
| Gibson Blvd Se | 1 |
| Indian School Rd | 1 |
| Louisiana Blvd | 1 |
| Manaul Blvd | 1 |
| Menaul Blvd | 1 |
| Mu-4016 Central Ave | 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 87123 at a glance
| Population | 42,252 |
| Density | 565 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,359 |
| Median home value | $239,410 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 87. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.0 a year in 2016–19, 11.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 87123
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 87123?
Bernalillo County has had 1,291 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 523 people and killing 92.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 87123?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 87123: 13.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 87123?
The worst month is September: 9.5% of truck crashes in Bernalillo County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 87123?
Since 2015, Bernalillo County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 87123 compared with New Mexico?
Bernalillo County records 17.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 45.6 across New Mexico.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 87123?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.