Curry County, NM truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Curry 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
3 of 176 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Curry County compares with New Mexico
Curry County against New Mexico and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Curry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Curry County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.0 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 37% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.56 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 4.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.0% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.2% | 11.7% | 13.8% | 64% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 46.8% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 25.9% | 30.2% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Curry County sits below New Mexico on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Curry County at a glance: 1 in 55 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 0.4% across New Mexico.
Overview
Police reported 176 crashes involving commercial trucks in Curry County since 2015: 95 people were injured and 14 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 13.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 3.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 46.8% for New Mexico.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (10.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.0% of truck crashes, compared with 12.1% in New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Curry County is US-60, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-209 (2), CR-CURRY Rd 14 (1) and CR-CURRY Rd 3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 0.4% in New Mexico.
Route planning tips for Curry County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Curry County.
- Check whether your routes use US-60, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.9% of truck crashes here, more than New Mexico; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Curry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Curry County) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 3 |
| SR-209 | 2 |
| CR-CURRY Rd 14 | 1 |
| CR-CURRY Rd 3 | 1 |
| Curry Road L | 1 |
| N 5th St | 1 |
| Ross | 1 |
| SR-523 | 1 |
| US-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Curry County) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 10 |
| Mabry | 8 |
| Us 60/84 | 6 |
| Prince | 6 |
| US-70 | 5 |
| Grand | 3 |
| SR-77 | 3 |
| Us Hwy 60-84 | 3 |
Curry County at a glance
| Population | 47,156 |
| Land area | 1,405.5 sq mi |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $56,953 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Curry 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 | 5 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 7 | +43% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 15 | +99% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 14 | -6% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Curry County
ZIP codes in Curry County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Curry County
How many truck crashes happen in Curry County?
176 truck crashes have been reported in Curry County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 95 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Curry County?
NHTSA data shows US-60 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes in Curry County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Curry County?
The worst month is August: 13.1% of truck crashes in Curry County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Curry County?
Since 2015, Curry County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Curry County compare with New Mexico?
The yearly rate is 32.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Curry County, vs 45.6 for New Mexico.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Curry County?
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.