ZIP 87734 (Ocate, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 87734: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mora 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 51 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Mora County compares with New Mexico
Mora County against New Mexico and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mora County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mora County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 108.8 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 36% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 45% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.4% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.3% | 11.7% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 57.1% | 46.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 38.8% | 30.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Mora County sits below New Mexico on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above New Mexico on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Mora County: December the month with the most truck crashes: 19.6% of the year's total.
Overview
Mora County has recorded 51 truck crashes since 2015, with 15 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 82 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (19.6% of the year) and are lowest in May (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 57.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.8% in New Mexico.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (11.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.4% of truck crashes, compared with 12.1% in New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 87734 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mora County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 87734 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mora County.
- With 20.4% 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
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 Mora 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 (Mora County) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 24 |
| State Road 518 | 2 |
| I 25 / Ix 2366 | 1 |
| I 25 Mm 385 | 1 |
| I 25 Mm 399 | 1 |
| I 25 Mm370 | 1 |
| I 25 Mp 377 | 1 |
| I 25 N Bd Fw | 1 |
ZIP 87734 at a glance
| Population | 115 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $123,500 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mora 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 | 1 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 1 | +0% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | +270% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 4 | +8% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 87734
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 87734?
51 truck crashes have been reported in Mora County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 15 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 87734?
December has the most truck crashes in Mora County, 19.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 87734?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Mora County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 87734 compare with New Mexico?
The yearly rate is 108.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mora County, vs 45.6 for New Mexico.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 87734?
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.