ZIP 87567 (Santa Cruz, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 87567: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Santa Fe 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
1 of 277 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Santa Fe County compares with New Mexico
Santa Fe County against New Mexico and the US, 2016–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Santa Fe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2016–2025) | Santa Fe County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 16.0 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 65% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 41% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 29% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.9% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 11.7% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 46.8% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 21.8% | 30.2% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Compared with New Mexico, Santa Fe County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Santa Fe County: 5.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 9.5 across New Mexico.
Overview
Since 2015, 277 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Santa Fe County. They injured 114 people and killed 14.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.9% of truck crashes, vs 46.8% for New Mexico.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
13.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 12.1% across New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 87567 happened on SR-76 (1) and US-84 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.4% of the total, against 0.4% across New Mexico.
Route planning tips for ZIP 87567 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 13.9% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Reporting was incomplete in 2015, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Santa Fe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-76 | 1 |
| US-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Santa Fe County) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 34 |
| I-40 | 20 |
| Us 84/285 | 9 |
| US-84 | 6 |
| US-285 | 5 |
| Cerrillos Road | 4 |
| I 25 North Bd Fw | 4 |
| Airport Rd | 3 |
ZIP 87567 at a glance
| Population | 2,003 |
| Density | 273 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $245,510 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Santa Fe 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 | 10 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 10 | -3% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 25 | +146% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 20 | -19% | 2.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 87567
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 87567?
Santa Fe County has had 277 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 114 people and killing 14.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 87567?
Truck crashes in Santa Fe County peak in July, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 87567?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Santa Fe County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 87567 compare with New Mexico for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 16.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Santa Fe County, vs 45.6 for New Mexico.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 87567?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2015; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.