ZIP 87735 (Ojo Feliz, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 87735: 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 has lower values than New Mexico for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Mora County: December 19.6% of truck crashes happen in December, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 51 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mora County since 2015: 15 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 82 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (19.6% of the year) and are lowest in May (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 57.1% of truck crashes, against 46.8% across New Mexico.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
20.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 12.1% across New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 87735 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Mora County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 87735 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mora County.
- 20.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New Mexico; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 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 87735 at a glance
| Population | 83 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| 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 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 87735
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 87735?
Mora County has had 51 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 15 people and killing 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 87735?
The worst month is December: 19.6% of truck crashes in Mora County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 87735?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mora County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 87735 compare with New Mexico for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Mora County has 108.8 truck crashes a year; New Mexico has 45.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 87735?
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.