San Rafael, NM truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in San Rafael: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in San Rafael and Cibola County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cibola County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 577 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cibola County compares with New Mexico
Cibola County against New Mexico and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cibola County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Cibola County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 197.9 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 4.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.8 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.3% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.6% | 11.7% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.7% | 46.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.1% | 30.2% | 24.8% | same |
Cibola County has lower values than New Mexico for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Cibola County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 0.4% for New Mexico.
Overview
Cibola County has recorded 577 truck crashes since 2015, with 368 people injured and 76 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in San Rafael since 2015, this page uses Cibola County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.7% of truck crashes, against 46.8% across New Mexico.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 19.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Mexico: 12.1%).
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of San Rafael with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Roosevelt Ave (1), SR-122 (1) and SR-53 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cibola County since 2015.
Route planning tips for San Rafael fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.3% of truck crashes here, more than New Mexico; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
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 Cibola County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 7 |
| Roosevelt Ave | 1 |
| SR-122 | 1 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cibola County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 176 |
| Interstate 40 & Laguna Tribal Shop Rd | 9 |
| I 40 East Bd Fw | 6 |
| Interstate 40, Mm 85 | 5 |
| I 40 West Bd Fw | 5 |
| I 40 West-Bd Fw Mm 85 | 4 |
| I-40 Mm 126 | 4 |
| I40 Nb Off Ramp | 4 |
San Rafael at a glance
| Land area | 15.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 87020) | $62,746 |
| Median home value (ZIP 87020) | $134,693 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cibola 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 | 17 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 15 | -13% | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 36 | +143% | 3.0 |
| 2020s | 59 | +65% | 5.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 59. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.0 a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about San Rafael
How many truck crashes happen in San Rafael?
577 truck crashes have been reported in Cibola County since 2015, with 76 deaths and 368 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in San Rafael?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of San Rafael: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in San Rafael?
The worst month is December: 11.6% of truck crashes in Cibola County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in San Rafael?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Cibola County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does San Rafael compare with New Mexico for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 197.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cibola County, vs 45.6 for New Mexico.
How can I plan a safer truck route in San Rafael?
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.