Kirtland AFB, NM truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kirtland AFB: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kirtland AFB and Bernalillo County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bernalillo County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 1,291 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bernalillo County compares with New Mexico
Bernalillo County against New Mexico and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bernalillo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Bernalillo County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 17.1 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 62% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 73% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.9% | 11.7% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.7% | 46.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.2% | 30.2% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Bernalillo County sits below New Mexico on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above New Mexico on morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Kirtland AFB: 2.0× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Kirtland AFB per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (7.6 vs 3.8).
Overview
Bernalillo County has recorded 1,291 truck crashes since 2015, with 523 people injured and 92 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Kirtland AFB had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Bernalillo County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 7.1%.
November through March accounts for 44.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.8% in New Mexico.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
3.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 12.1% across New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Kirtland AFB is I-40, with 23 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-25 (5), SR-45 (3) and Central Ave (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (New Mexico: 0.4%).
Route planning tips for Kirtland AFB fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bernalillo County.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.2% of truck crashes here, more than New Mexico; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2025, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bernalillo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 23 |
| I-25 | 5 |
| SR-45 | 3 |
| Central Ave | 2 |
| SR-500 | 2 |
| SR-556 | 2 |
| 2nd St Nw | 1 |
| 4th Street | 1 |
| Alameda Blvd New | 1 |
| Bridge Blvd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bernalillo County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 106 |
| I 40 West Bd Fw | 71 |
| I 40 East Bd Fw | 64 |
| I-25 | 23 |
| Coors Blvd Nw | 23 |
| I 25 South Bd Fw | 18 |
| I 25 North Bd Fw | 15 |
| I 40 West-Bd Fw | 15 |
Kirtland AFB at a glance
| Land area | 5.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 87116) | $83,774 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bernalillo 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 | 13 | — | 5.7 |
| 2000s | 54 | +312% | 5.0 |
| 2010s | 117 | +118% | 5.2 |
| 2020s | 87 | -25% | 11.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 87 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 6.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 11.4 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Kirtland AFB
How many truck accidents are there in Kirtland AFB?
1,291 truck crashes have been reported in Bernalillo County since 2015, with 92 deaths and 523 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Kirtland AFB?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 23 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kirtland AFB since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Kirtland AFB?
September has the most truck crashes in Bernalillo County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Kirtland AFB?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bernalillo County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Kirtland AFB compare with New Mexico for truck crashes?
Bernalillo County records 17.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 45.6 across New Mexico.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Kirtland AFB?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.