Paradise Hills, NM truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Paradise Hills: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Paradise Hills 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 |
Compared with New Mexico, Bernalillo County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Paradise Hills: 2.1× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Paradise Hills: 3.0 in 2016–19, 6.2 in 2020–24.
Overview
Police reported 1,291 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bernalillo County since 2015: 523 people were injured and 92 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
Paradise Hills 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
Truck crashes peak in September (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in May (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.7% of truck crashes, vs 46.8% for New Mexico.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.3% of truck crashes, compared with 12.1% in New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of Paradise Hills with 19 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-25 (3), Mu-Central Ave (2) and SR-45 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 0.4% of the total, against 0.4% across New Mexico.
Route planning tips for Paradise Hills 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.
- 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.
Crash reporting for 2025 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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 | 19 |
| I-25 | 3 |
| Mu-Central Ave | 2 |
| SR-45 | 2 |
| SR-528 | 2 |
| 2nd St Nw | 1 |
| 4th Street | 1 |
| 98th St | 1 |
| 98th Street | 1 |
| Alameda Blvd New | 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 |
Paradise Hills at a glance
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 87. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 6.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 11.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Paradise Hills
How many truck accidents are there in Paradise Hills?
Bernalillo County has had 1,291 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 523 people and killing 92.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Paradise Hills?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Paradise Hills: 19.
When do most truck crashes happen in Paradise Hills?
The worst month is September: 9.5% of truck crashes in Bernalillo County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Paradise Hills?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Bernalillo County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Paradise Hills compared with New Mexico?
The yearly rate is 17.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bernalillo County, vs 45.6 for New Mexico.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Paradise Hills?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.