Happy Valley, NM truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Happy Valley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Happy Valley and Eddy County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Eddy County numbers.
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).
The headline for Eddy County: 0.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 12.1% across 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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Happy Valley since 2015, this page uses Eddy County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
36% of truck crash reports in Eddy County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.0%.
November through March accounts for 43.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.8% in New Mexico.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out 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 within 10 miles of Happy Valley is US-62, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-707 E Derrick Rd (1), CR-748 Old Cavern Hwy (1) and SR-200 (1).
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 Happy Valley fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-62 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than New Mexico.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Eddy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 3 |
| CR-707 E Derrick Rd | 1 |
| CR-748 Old Cavern Hwy | 1 |
| SR-200 | 1 |
| US-285 | 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 |
Happy Valley at a glance
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 85. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Happy Valley
How common are truck crashes in Happy Valley?
Eddy County has had 1,002 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 444 people and killing 65.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Happy Valley?
US-62 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Happy Valley since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Happy Valley?
The worst month is July: 10.3% of truck crashes in Eddy County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Happy Valley?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Eddy County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Happy Valley compare with New Mexico?
Eddy County records 139.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 45.6 across New Mexico.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Happy Valley?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.