ZIP 87347 (Jamestown, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 87347: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in McKinley 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
1 of 1,097 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McKinley County compares with New Mexico
McKinley County against New Mexico and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McKinley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McKinley County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 138.7 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 3.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.6 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.1% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 78% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 30.7% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.1% | 11.7% | 13.8% | 2.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.8% | 46.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 38.1% | 30.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with New Mexico, McKinley County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above New Mexico on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
McKinley County at a glance: 30.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 12.1% across New Mexico.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,097 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McKinley County. They injured 495 people and killed 91.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 4.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 53.8% of truck crashes, vs 46.8% for New Mexico.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
30.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 12.1% across New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 87347 is I-40, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-400 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.1% share (New Mexico: 0.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 87347 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 30.7% of truck crashes here, more than New Mexico; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in McKinley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 5 |
| SR-400 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McKinley County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 339 |
| US-491 | 12 |
| W Historic Hwy 66 | 10 |
| I40 Wb Off Ramp | 8 |
| E Interstate 40 | 8 |
| Interstate 40, Mm 11.5 | 6 |
| Interstate 40 Mm 8 | 6 |
| Interstate 40 Mm 11 | 5 |
ZIP 87347 at a glance
| Population | 448 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McKinley 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 | 16 | — | 3.8 |
| 2000s | 26 | +65% | 5.7 |
| 2010s | 68 | +158% | 3.6 |
| 2020s | 104 | +54% | 6.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 104. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 87347
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 87347?
Since 2015, 1,097 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McKinley County (495 injured, 91 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 87347?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 87347: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 87347?
Truck crashes in McKinley County peak in January, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 87347?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McKinley County since 2015, 0.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 87347 compare with New Mexico for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 138.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McKinley County, vs 45.6 for New Mexico.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 87347?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.