ZIP 87417 (Kirtland, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 87417: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in San Juan 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
3 of 342 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How San Juan County compares with New Mexico
San Juan County against New Mexico and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where San Juan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | San Juan County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.7 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 48% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.5% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 21% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.0% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.9% | 11.7% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 46.8% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 22.5% | 30.2% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
San Juan County has lower values than New Mexico for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
San Juan County at a glance: 1 in 105 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.9%, vs 0.4% in New Mexico.
Overview
Since 2015, 342 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in San Juan County. They injured 179 people and killed 25.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in June (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 41.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.8% in New Mexico.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.5% of truck crashes, compared with 12.1% in New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
US-64 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 87417 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-371 (2), CR-6675 (1) and Navajo Route 36 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 0.4% in New Mexico.
Route planning tips for ZIP 87417 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in San Juan County.
- Look at alternatives to US-64 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 27.0% 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in San Juan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 3 |
| SR-371 | 2 |
| CR-6675 | 1 |
| Navajo Route 36 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (San Juan County) |
|---|---|
| US-550 | 46 |
| US-64 | 31 |
| US-491 | 15 |
| Road 7010 | 6 |
| Nm 371 | 5 |
| Bloomfield Hwy | 4 |
| Nm 516 | 4 |
| Cr 7010 | 3 |
ZIP 87417 at a glance
| Population | 6,624 |
| Density | 230 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,215 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in San Juan 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 | 10 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 18 | +77% | 4.1 |
| 2010s | 29 | +58% | 3.9 |
| 2020s | 26 | -8% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 87417
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 87417?
Since 2015, 342 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in San Juan County (179 injured, 25 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 87417?
Since 2015, US-64 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 87417: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 87417?
January has the most truck crashes in San Juan County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 87417?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in San Juan County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 87417 compared with New Mexico?
Per 100,000 residents, San Juan County has 23.7 truck crashes a year; New Mexico has 45.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 87417?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.