ZIP 87455 (Newcomb, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 87455: 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).
The headline for San Juan County: 1 in 105 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.9%, vs 0.4% in New Mexico.
Overview
Police reported 342 crashes involving commercial trucks in San Juan County since 2015: 179 people were injured and 25 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.6% of truck crashes, against 46.8% across New Mexico.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Mexico: 12.1%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 87455 since 2015: US-491 (3). No single road stands out.
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 87455 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.0% 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.
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-491 | 3 |
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 87455 at a glance
| Population | 1,480 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $38,167 |
| Median home value | $23,783 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 87455
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 87455?
Since 2015, 342 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in San Juan County (179 injured, 25 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 87455?
Truck crashes in San Juan County peak in January, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 87455?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in San Juan County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 87455 compare with New Mexico?
The yearly rate is 23.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in San Juan County, vs 45.6 for New Mexico.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 87455?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.