City of the Sun, NM truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in City of the Sun: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in City of the Sun and Luna County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Luna County numbers.
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 |
Luna County sits below New Mexico 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.
Luna County at a glance: January 22.1% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 480 crashes involving commercial trucks in Luna County since 2015: 323 people were injured and 33 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in City of the Sun since 2015, this page uses Luna County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
30% of truck crash reports in Luna County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (22.1% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.7% of truck crashes, vs 46.8% for New Mexico.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of City of the Sun since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Luna County.
Route planning tips for City of the Sun fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 15.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New Mexico), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Luna County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
City of the Sun at a glance
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 88029) | $26,090 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about City of the Sun
How many truck crashes happen in City of the Sun?
Luna County has had 480 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 323 people and killing 33.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in City of the Sun?
The worst month is January: 22.1% of truck crashes in Luna County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in City of the Sun?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Luna County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in City of the Sun compared with New Mexico?
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 City of the Sun?
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.