ZIP 87508 (Santa Fe, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 87508: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Santa Fe 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 277 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Santa Fe County compares with New Mexico
Santa Fe County against New Mexico and the US, 2016–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Santa Fe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2016–2025) | Santa Fe County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 16.0 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 65% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 41% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 29% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.9% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 11.7% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 46.8% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 21.8% | 30.2% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Compared with New Mexico, Santa Fe County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 87508: I-25 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 87508: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Santa Fe County has recorded 277 truck crashes since 2015, with 114 people injured and 14 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 40.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.8% in New Mexico.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.9% of truck crashes, compared with 12.1% in New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
I-25 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 87508 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-14 (2) and US-285 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.4% of the total, against 0.4% across New Mexico.
Route planning tips for ZIP 87508 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-25; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 13.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New Mexico), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Crash reporting for 2015 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 Santa Fe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 5 |
| SR-14 | 2 |
| US-285 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Santa Fe County) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 34 |
| I-40 | 20 |
| Us 84/285 | 9 |
| US-84 | 6 |
| US-285 | 5 |
| Cerrillos Road | 4 |
| I 25 North Bd Fw | 4 |
| Airport Rd | 3 |
ZIP 87508 at a glance
| Population | 18,518 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $101,565 |
| Median home value | $561,889 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Santa Fe 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 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 10 | -3% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 25 | +146% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 20 | -19% | 2.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 87508
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 87508?
Santa Fe County has had 277 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 114 people and killing 14.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 87508?
NHTSA data shows I-25 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 87508 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 87508?
The worst month is July: 10.8% of truck crashes in Santa Fe County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 87508?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Santa Fe County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 87508 compare with New Mexico for truck crashes?
Santa Fe County records 16.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 45.6 across New Mexico.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 87508?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2015; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.