La Huerta, NM truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in La Huerta: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in La Huerta 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 |
Eddy County has lower values than New Mexico for 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
Police reported 1,002 crashes involving commercial trucks in Eddy County since 2015: 444 people were injured and 65 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in La Huerta 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
Truck crashes peak in July (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in December (7.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.9% of truck crashes, against 46.8% across New Mexico.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (7.4%).
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 12.1% across New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of La Huerta is US-62, with 2 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 La Huerta fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-62; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.2% 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
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 | 2 |
| 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 |
La Huerta at a glance
| Land area | 1.5 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 La Huerta
How many truck crashes happen in La Huerta?
Since 2015, 1,002 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Eddy County (444 injured, 65 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in La Huerta?
US-62 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of La Huerta since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in La Huerta?
The worst month is July: 10.3% of truck crashes in Eddy County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in La Huerta?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Eddy County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How does La Huerta compare with New Mexico for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 139.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Eddy County, vs 45.6 for New Mexico.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in La Huerta?
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.