ZIP 87569 (Serafina, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 87569: 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). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in San Miguel County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 0.4% across New Mexico.
Overview
San Miguel County has recorded 90 truck crashes since 2015, with 100 people injured and 13 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 47 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.4% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 47.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.8% in New Mexico.
By time of day, 5–6 pm stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 19.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Mexico: 12.1%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 87569 since 2015: I-25 (1) and US-84 (1). 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 87569 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.8% 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
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.
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 | 1 |
| US-84 | 1 |
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 87569 at a glance
| Population | 389 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $99,779 |
| 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 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 87569
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 87569?
Since 2015, 90 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in San Miguel County (100 injured, 13 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 87569?
The worst month is January: 14.4% of truck crashes in San Miguel County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 87569?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in San Miguel County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 87569 compare with New Mexico for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, San Miguel County has 29.6 truck crashes a year; New Mexico has 45.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 87569?
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.