Raton, NM truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Raton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Raton and Colfax County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Colfax County numbers.
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 |
Colfax County sits below New Mexico on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above New Mexico on 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
Police reported 137 crashes involving commercial trucks in Colfax County since 2015: 59 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 30 days.
Raton had 18 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Colfax County numbers.
36% of truck crash reports in Colfax County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (16.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.5% of truck crashes, against 46.8% across New Mexico.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 18.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Mexico: 12.1%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Raton since 2015 were spread across roads: I-25 (2) 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 Raton fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 18.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New Mexico; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 2 |
| 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 |
Raton at a glance
| Population | 6,005 |
| Land area | 8.0 sq mi |
| Density | 754 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 87740) | $52,815 |
| Median home value (ZIP 87740) | $150,453 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Raton
How many truck crashes happen in Raton?
Since 2015, 137 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Colfax County (59 injured, 6 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Raton?
Truck crashes in Colfax County peak in December, with 16.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Raton?
Since 2015, Colfax County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Raton 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Raton?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.