Livingston Wheeler, NM truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Livingston Wheeler: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Livingston Wheeler 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Eddy County: 0.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 12.1% in New Mexico.
Overview
Police reported 1,002 crashes involving commercial trucks in Eddy County since 2015: 444 people were injured and 65 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Livingston Wheeler 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.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 12.1% across New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Livingston Wheeler since 2015: SR-31 (3), US-62 (3), US-285 (2), CR-707 E Derrick Rd (1) and CR-748 Old Cavern Hwy (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (New Mexico: 0.4%).
Route planning tips for Livingston Wheeler fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-31 | 3 |
| US-62 | 3 |
| US-285 | 2 |
| CR-707 E Derrick Rd | 1 |
| CR-748 Old Cavern Hwy | 1 |
| SR-200 | 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 |
Livingston Wheeler at a glance
| Land area | 1.7 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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.5 a year in 2016–19 and 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Livingston Wheeler
How common are truck crashes in Livingston Wheeler?
Since 2015, 1,002 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Eddy County (444 injured, 65 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Livingston Wheeler?
The worst month is July: 10.3% of truck crashes in Eddy County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Livingston Wheeler?
Since 2015, Eddy County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Livingston Wheeler compare 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 Livingston Wheeler?
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.