ZIP 87522 (Chimayo, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 87522: 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 |
Santa Fe County sits below New Mexico 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 Santa Fe County: 5.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 9.5 in New Mexico.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 46.8% across New Mexico.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
13.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 12.1% across New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 87522 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-76 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (New Mexico: 0.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 87522 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 13.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New Mexico), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2015, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-76 | 1 |
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 87522 at a glance
| Population | 2,595 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,620 |
| Median home value | $231,060 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 87522
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 87522?
Santa Fe County has had 277 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 114 people and killing 14.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 87522?
July has the most truck crashes in Santa Fe County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 87522?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Santa Fe County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 87522 compared with New Mexico?
Santa Fe County records 16.0 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 87522?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.