ZIP 87528 (Dulce, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 87528: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Rio Arriba County: 1 in 23 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 0.4% across New Mexico.
Overview
Rio Arriba County has recorded 75 truck crashes since 2015, with 33 people injured and 13 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 57 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.7% of truck crashes, vs 46.8% for New Mexico.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 12.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.3% of truck crashes, compared with 12.1% in New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 87528 since 2015.
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 87528 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rio Arriba County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.3% of truck crashes here, more than New Mexico; schedule winter 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.
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
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 (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 87528 at a glance
| Population | 3,756 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,679 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 87528
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 87528?
75 truck crashes have been reported in Rio Arriba County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 33 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 87528?
The worst month is January: 14.7% of truck crashes in Rio Arriba County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 87528?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Rio Arriba County since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 87528 compare with New Mexico for truck crashes?
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 87528?
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.