Eddy County, NM truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Eddy 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 1,002 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Eddy County compares with New Mexico
Eddy County against New Mexico and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Eddy County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Eddy County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 139.8 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 3.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 29% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 94% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.3% | 11.7% | 13.8% | 55% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 46.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.5% | 30.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with New Mexico, Eddy County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above New Mexico on crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
Eddy County at a glance: 0.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 12.1% in New Mexico.
Overview
Eddy County has recorded 1,002 truck crashes since 2015, with 444 people injured and 65 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.0%).
November through March accounts for 43.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.8% in New Mexico.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Mexico: 12.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Eddy County is US-285, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-128 (6), US-62 (6) and US-82 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.3% of the total, against 0.4% across New Mexico.
Route planning tips for Eddy County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Eddy County.
- Look at alternatives to US-285 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.2% of truck crashes here, more than New Mexico; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Eddy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Eddy County) |
|---|---|
| US-285 | 11 |
| SR-128 | 6 |
| US-62 | 6 |
| US-82 | 6 |
| SR-31 | 4 |
| CR-707 E Derrick Rd | 1 |
| CR-724 | 1 |
| CR-725 | 1 |
| CR-725 Longhorn Road | 1 |
| CR-748 Old Cavern Hwy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Eddy County) |
|---|---|
| US-285 | 58 |
| US-82 | 20 |
| Us 62/180 | 16 |
| Jal Hwy | 14 |
| Pecos Hwy | 11 |
| US-62 | 11 |
| Us 285 South | 11 |
| State Road 31 | 8 |
Eddy County at a glance
| Population | 61,436 |
| Land area | 4,176.3 sq mi |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $77,573 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Eddy 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 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 16 | +235% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 66 | +309% | 4.9 |
| 2020s | 85 | +28% | 4.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 85 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 4.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Eddy County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Eddy County
How common are truck crashes in Eddy County?
1,002 truck crashes have been reported in Eddy County since 2015, with 65 deaths and 444 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Eddy County?
NHTSA data shows US-285 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes in Eddy County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Eddy County?
Truck crashes in Eddy County peak in July, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Eddy County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Eddy County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Eddy County compared with New Mexico?
Per 100,000 residents, Eddy County has 139.8 truck crashes a year; New Mexico has 45.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Eddy 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.