Morningside, NM truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Morningside: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Morningside 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% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New Mexico: 12.1%).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,002 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Eddy County. They injured 444 people and killed 65.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Morningside had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Eddy County numbers.
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%.
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
Within this area, US-285 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by US-82 (3).
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 Morningside fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Eddy County.
- Check whether your routes use US-285, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 25.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than New Mexico.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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-285 | 5 |
| US-82 | 3 |
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 |
Morningside at a glance
| Land area | 0.1 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 |
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 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 Morningside
How many truck crashes happen in Morningside?
Since 2015, 1,002 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Eddy County (444 injured, 65 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Morningside?
Since 2015, US-285 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Morningside: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Morningside?
July has the most truck crashes in Eddy County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Morningside?
Since 2015, Eddy County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Morningside compared with New Mexico?
Eddy County records 139.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 45.6 across New Mexico.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Morningside?
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.