ZIP 87556 (Questa, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 87556: 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.
What stands out in Taos County: October 22.0% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 50 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Taos County. They injured 16 people and killed 5.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 85 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 22.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (2.0%).
November through March accounts for 38.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.8% in New Mexico.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 87556 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Taos County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 87556 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 14.9% 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 87556 at a glance
| Population | 3,008 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,546 |
| Median home value | $242,211 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 87556
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 87556?
Taos County has had 50 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 16 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 87556?
Truck crashes in Taos County peak in October, with 22.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 87556?
Since 2015, Taos County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 87556 compare with New Mexico for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 12.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Taos County, vs 45.6 for New Mexico.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 87556?
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.