ZIP 87801 (Socorro, NM) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 87801: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Socorro 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 108 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Socorro County compares with New Mexico
Socorro County against New Mexico and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Socorro County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Socorro County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.2 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.6 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.6% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 12% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.3% | 11.7% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.9% | 46.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 35.6% | 30.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Socorro County has lower values than New Mexico for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Socorro County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 0.4% across New Mexico.
Overview
Socorro County has recorded 108 truck crashes since 2015, with 67 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (18.5% of the year) and are lowest in November (2.8%).
November through March accounts for 51.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.8% in New Mexico.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.6% of truck crashes, compared with 12.1% in New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 87801 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-60 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Socorro County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 87801 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Socorro County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Socorro County) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 22 |
| I 25 / Fr 2032 | 2 |
| I 25 Mm 107 | 2 |
| I 25 Mm 113 | 2 |
| I 25 Mm113 | 2 |
| I 25 North-Bd Fw Exit 175 (Bernardo Exit) | 2 |
| I 25 South Bd Fw Mm 176 | 2 |
| I-25 Sb 166 | 2 |
ZIP 87801 at a glance
| Population | 9,291 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,525 |
| Median home value | $160,184 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Socorro 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 | 3 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 3 | +24% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 7 | +100% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 10 | +49% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 87801
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 87801?
Socorro County has had 108 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 67 people and killing 12.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 87801?
The worst month is December: 18.5% of truck crashes in Socorro County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 87801?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Socorro County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 87801 compare with New Mexico?
Per 100,000 residents, Socorro County has 59.2 truck crashes a year; New Mexico has 45.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 87801?
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.