Mesilla, NM truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mesilla: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mesilla and Doña Ana County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Doña Ana County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 697 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Doña Ana County compares with New Mexico
Doña Ana County against New Mexico and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Doña Ana County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Doña Ana County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.0 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 33% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 77% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.7% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.1% | 11.7% | 13.8% | 48% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 46.8% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 26.8% | 30.2% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Doña Ana County has lower values than New Mexico for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Mesilla: I-10 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Mesilla since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 697 crashes involving commercial trucks in Doña Ana County since 2015: 346 people were injured and 38 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Mesilla since 2015, this page uses Doña Ana County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.5% of truck crashes, vs 46.8% for New Mexico.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Mexico: 12.1%).
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 10 miles of Mesilla with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-25 (1), I-40 (1) and Mesa Grande (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.3%, compared with 0.4% in New Mexico.
Route planning tips for Mesilla fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Doña Ana County.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Doña Ana County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 3 |
| I-25 | 1 |
| I-40 | 1 |
| Mesa Grande | 1 |
| SR-192 | 1 |
| US-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Doña Ana County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 128 |
| I-25 | 31 |
| US-70 | 9 |
| Unnamed Street | 7 |
| E Lohman Ave | 7 |
| Interstate 10 Mm 136 | 6 |
| I25 Nb Mm 3 On Ramp | 6 |
| SR-70 | 5 |
Mesilla at a glance
| Population | 1,828 |
| Land area | 5.7 sq mi |
| Density | 322 per sq mi |
| Median home value (ZIP 88046) | $246,251 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Doña Ana 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 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 19 | +13% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 43 | +127% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 64 | +49% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 64 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mesilla
How common are truck crashes in Mesilla?
697 truck crashes have been reported in Doña Ana County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 346 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Mesilla?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mesilla since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Mesilla?
The worst month is January: 10.5% of truck crashes in Doña Ana County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Mesilla?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Doña Ana County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How does Mesilla compare with New Mexico for truck crashes?
Doña Ana County records 26.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 45.6 across New Mexico.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Mesilla?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.