Luna County, NM truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Luna County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 480 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Luna County compares with New Mexico
Luna County against New Mexico and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Luna County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Luna County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 158.8 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 3.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.7% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.5% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 32% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 11.7% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.7% | 46.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.5% | 30.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with New Mexico, Luna County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Luna County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 22.1% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 480 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Luna County. They injured 323 people and killed 33.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 22.1% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.7% of truck crashes, vs 46.8% for New Mexico.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
15.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 12.1% across New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). Next come SR-26 (6) and SR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Luna County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Luna County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 15.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New Mexico; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Luna County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Luna County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 11 |
| SR-26 | 6 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Luna County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 151 |
| Interstate 10 Milepost 108 | 22 |
| Interstate 10 On Ramp | 16 |
| State Road 9 | 6 |
| Interstate 10 Milepost 94 | 6 |
| Interstate 10 & Lewis Flats Rd Ne | 6 |
| I-40 | 6 |
| SR-549 | 5 |
Luna County at a glance
| Population | 25,878 |
| Land area | 2,965.2 sq mi |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $36,887 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Luna 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 | 10 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 16 | +55% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 22 | +36% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 49 | +120% | 2.6 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 49. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Luna County
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Questions fleets ask about Luna County
How many truck crashes happen in Luna County?
480 truck crashes have been reported in Luna County since 2015, with 33 deaths and 323 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Luna County?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes in Luna County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Luna County?
Truck crashes in Luna County peak in January, with 22.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Luna County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Luna County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Luna County compare with New Mexico for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Luna County has 158.8 truck crashes a year; New Mexico has 45.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Luna County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.