ZIP 87562 (Rowe, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 87562: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in San Miguel 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 90 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How San Miguel County compares with New Mexico
San Miguel County against New Mexico and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where San Miguel County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | San Miguel County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.6 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 15.1 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 1.14 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 2.0× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.8% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.4% | 11.7% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.7% | 46.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.7% | 30.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
San Miguel County has lower values than New Mexico for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above New Mexico on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
San Miguel County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 0.4% in New Mexico.
Overview
San Miguel County has recorded 90 truck crashes since 2015, with 100 people injured and 13 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 47 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 4.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.7% of truck crashes, vs 46.8% for New Mexico.
More truck crashes happen at 5–6 pm than at any other hour (10.0%).
19.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 12.1% across New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 87562 since 2015: I-25 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in San Miguel County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 87562 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 19.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New Mexico), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 San Miguel County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (San Miguel County) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 29 |
| I 25 Mm 340 | 2 |
| I-25, Mm 345 Off Ramp | 2 |
| Nm 104 | 2 |
| US-84 | 2 |
| 1500 7Th Street And 700 Mills Avenue | 1 |
| 2500 7Th | 1 |
| Block Grand Ave | 1 |
ZIP 87562 at a glance
| Population | 569 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $116,402 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in San Miguel 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 | -20% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 7 | +319% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 6 | -3% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 87562
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 87562?
San Miguel County has had 90 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 100 people and killing 13.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 87562?
Truck crashes in San Miguel County peak in January, with 14.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 87562?
Since 2015, San Miguel County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 87562 compare with New Mexico for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 29.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in San Miguel County, vs 45.6 for New Mexico.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 87562?
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.