Vado, NM truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Vado: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Vado 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 |
Compared with New Mexico, Doña Ana County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Vado at a glance: I-10 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Vado since 2015.
Overview
Doña Ana County has recorded 697 truck crashes since 2015, with 346 people injured and 38 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 9 truck crashes were reported in Vado since 2015; patterns below come from Doña Ana County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.3%.
November through March accounts for 42.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.8% in 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Vado is I-10, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-192 (1) and SR-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (New Mexico: 0.4%).
Route planning tips for Vado fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Doña Ana County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 4 |
| SR-192 | 1 |
| SR-6 | 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 |
Vado at a glance
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 88048) | $43,750 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 64. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Vado
How many truck crashes happen in Vado?
Since 2015, 697 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Doña Ana County (346 injured, 38 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Vado?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Vado: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Vado?
The worst month is January: 10.5% of truck crashes in Doña Ana County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Vado?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Doña Ana County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How does Vado compare with New Mexico for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Doña Ana County has 26.0 truck crashes a year; New Mexico has 45.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Vado?
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.