Malaga, NM truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Malaga: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Malaga 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Eddy County: 0.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New Mexico: 12.1%).
Overview
Eddy County has recorded 1,002 truck crashes since 2015, with 444 people injured and 65 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Malaga 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.7% of truck crashes, compared with 12.1% in New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Malaga since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-128 (3), SR-31 (3), US-285 (3), CR-725 (1) and Mcdonald Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.3%, compared with 0.4% in New Mexico.
Route planning tips for Malaga fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Eddy County.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-128 | 3 |
| SR-31 | 3 |
| US-285 | 3 |
| CR-725 | 1 |
| Mcdonald Ave | 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 |
Malaga at a glance
| Land area | 3.0 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 85. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Malaga
How many truck accidents are there in Malaga?
Since 2015, 1,002 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Eddy County (444 injured, 65 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Malaga?
July has the most truck crashes in Eddy County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Malaga?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Eddy County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Malaga compared with New Mexico?
The yearly rate is 139.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Eddy County, vs 45.6 for New Mexico.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Malaga?
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.