ZIP 87523 (Cordova, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 87523: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rio Arriba 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 75 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rio Arriba County compares with New Mexico
Rio Arriba County against New Mexico and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rio Arriba County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rio Arriba County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 15.9 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 65% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 15.7 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 9.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.3% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.7% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 31% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.0% | 11.7% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.7% | 46.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.7% | 30.2% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Rio Arriba County has lower values than New Mexico for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Rio Arriba County: 1 in 23 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.3%, vs 0.4% in New Mexico.
Overview
Since 2015, 75 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Rio Arriba County. They injured 33 people and killed 13.
That averages about one truck crash every 57 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.7% of truck crashes, vs 46.8% for New Mexico.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (12.0%).
Road surface: 14.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Mexico: 12.1%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 87523 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-76 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 4.0% of the total, against 0.4% across New Mexico.
Route planning tips for ZIP 87523 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 14.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New Mexico; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Rio Arriba 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 (Rio Arriba County) |
|---|---|
| US-550 | 8 |
| US-84 | 5 |
| US-64 | 5 |
| State Road 68 | 2 |
| Bl0Ck Of South Riverside Drive | 1 |
| County Road 56A | 1 |
| County Road 69 | 1 |
| Hwy 84/285 Mm 197 | 1 |
ZIP 87523 at a glance
| Population | 389 |
| Density | 72 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $23,395 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rio Arriba 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 | 2 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | +178% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 6 | +20% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 7 | +9% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 87523
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 87523?
Rio Arriba County has had 75 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 33 people and killing 13.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 87523?
The worst month is January: 14.7% of truck crashes in Rio Arriba County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 87523?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Rio Arriba County since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 87523 compare with New Mexico?
Per 100,000 residents, Rio Arriba County has 15.9 truck crashes a year; New Mexico has 45.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 87523?
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.