ZIP 87524 (Costilla, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 87524: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Taos 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
0 of 50 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Taos County compares with New Mexico
Taos County against New Mexico and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Taos County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Taos County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 12.4 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 73% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.6 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 39% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.9% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.9% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 35% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.9% | 11.7% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.3% | 46.8% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 29.8% | 30.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with New Mexico, Taos County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Taos County at a glance: October the month with the most truck crashes: 22.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Taos County has recorded 50 truck crashes since 2015, with 16 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 85 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 22.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 2.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.3% of truck crashes, vs 46.8% for New Mexico.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 14.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 14.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Mexico: 12.1%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 87524 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Taos County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 87524 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 14.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New Mexico; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Taos County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Taos County) |
|---|---|
| US-285 | 9 |
| US-64 | 4 |
| Nm Highway 68 & Nm Highway 570 | 2 |
| Us 285 Mm 265 | 2 |
| E Us Hwy 64, Mp 259 | 1 |
| Este Es Rd & Paseo Del Pueblo Sur | 1 |
| Hondo Seco Road | 1 |
| I-25 | 1 |
ZIP 87524 at a glance
| Population | 450 |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Taos 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 2 | -10% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 4 | +82% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | -17% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 87524
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 87524?
50 truck crashes have been reported in Taos County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 16 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 87524?
October has the most truck crashes in Taos County, 22.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 87524?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Taos County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 87524 compare with New Mexico?
The yearly rate is 12.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Taos County, vs 45.6 for New Mexico.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 87524?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.