ZIP 87564 (San Cristobal, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 87564: 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. It runs above New Mexico on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Taos County at a glance: October worst month: 22.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Taos County has recorded 50 truck crashes since 2015, with 16 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 85 days.
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
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 87564 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 87564 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Taos County.
- 14.9% 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
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 87564 at a glance
| Population | 203 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,472 |
| 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 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 3. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 87564
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 87564?
Taos County has had 50 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 16 people and killing 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 87564?
Truck crashes in Taos County peak in October, with 22.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 87564?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Taos County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 87564 compared with New Mexico?
Per 100,000 residents, Taos County has 12.4 truck crashes a year; New Mexico has 45.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 87564?
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.