ZIP 87571 (Taos, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 87571: 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
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
Taos County has recorded 50 truck crashes since 2015, with 16 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (14.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.9% of truck crashes, compared with 12.1% in New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 87571 happened on US-64 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Taos County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 87571 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 14.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New Mexico), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 2 |
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 87571 at a glance
| Population | 11,531 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,575 |
| Median home value | $433,911 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 87571
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 87571?
50 truck crashes have been reported in Taos County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 16 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 87571?
October has the most truck crashes in Taos County, 22.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 87571?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Taos County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 87571 compare with New Mexico?
Per 100,000 residents, Taos County has 12.4 truck crashes a year; New Mexico has 45.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 87571?
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.