ZIP 87747 (Springer, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 87747: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Colfax 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 137 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Colfax County compares with New Mexico
Colfax County against New Mexico and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Colfax County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Colfax County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 97.5 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 53% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 30% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.2% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.2% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 11.7% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.5% | 46.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 35.6% | 30.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Colfax County has lower values than New Mexico for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above New Mexico on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Colfax County: December worst month: 16.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 137 crashes involving commercial trucks in Colfax County since 2015: 59 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 30 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (16.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 45.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.8% in New Mexico.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.2% of truck crashes, compared with 12.1% in New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 87747 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-56 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 0.4% in New Mexico.
Route planning tips for ZIP 87747 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 18.2% 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
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 Colfax County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-56 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Colfax County) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 33 |
| US-64 | 7 |
| I 25 North Bd Fw | 5 |
| Interstate 25 Milepost 460 | 3 |
| Blk Clayton Road | 2 |
| I 25 Mm 459 | 2 |
| Interstate 25 Mile Marker 409 | 2 |
| Interstate 25, Mile Marker 447 | 2 |
ZIP 87747 at a glance
| Population | 1,723 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,948 |
| Median home value | $129,826 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Colfax 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 | 4 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 5 | +25% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 9 | +69% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 12 | +38% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 87747
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 87747?
Since 2015, 137 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Colfax County (59 injured, 6 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 87747?
The worst month is December: 16.1% of truck crashes in Colfax County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 87747?
Since 2015, Colfax County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 87747 compare with New Mexico?
Per 100,000 residents, Colfax County has 97.5 truck crashes a year; New Mexico has 45.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 87747?
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.