Colfax County, NM truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Colfax County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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 |
Compared with New Mexico, Colfax County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Colfax County at a glance: December 16.1% of truck crashes happen in December, more than any other month.
Overview
Colfax County has recorded 137 truck crashes since 2015, with 59 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 16.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.4%.
November through March accounts for 45.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.8% in New Mexico.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
18.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 12.1% across New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
I-25 leads in Colfax County with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-56 (1) and US-64 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.7% of the total, against 0.4% across New Mexico.
Route planning tips for Colfax County fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-25, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 18.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New Mexico), plan winter equipment 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.
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 (in Colfax County) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 5 |
| US-56 | 1 |
| US-64 | 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 |
Colfax County at a glance
| Population | 12,307 |
| Land area | 3,758.0 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $55,246 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Colfax County
How many truck crashes happen in Colfax County?
Since 2015, 137 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Colfax County (59 injured, 6 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Colfax County?
NHTSA data shows I-25 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes in Colfax County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Colfax County?
Truck crashes in Colfax County peak in December, with 16.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Colfax County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Colfax County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Colfax County compare with New Mexico?
The yearly rate is 97.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Colfax County, vs 45.6 for New Mexico.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Colfax County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.