Williams Acres, NM truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Williams Acres: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Williams Acres and McKinley County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use McKinley County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 1,097 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McKinley County compares with New Mexico
McKinley County against New Mexico and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McKinley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McKinley County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 138.7 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 3.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.6 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.1% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 78% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 30.7% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.1% | 11.7% | 13.8% | 2.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.8% | 46.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 38.1% | 30.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
McKinley County has lower values than New Mexico for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for McKinley County: 30.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New Mexico: 12.1%).
Overview
Police reported 1,097 crashes involving commercial trucks in McKinley County since 2015: 495 people were injured and 91 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Williams Acres since 2015, this page uses McKinley County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
21% of truck crash reports in McKinley County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 4.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 53.8% of truck crashes, against 46.8% across New Mexico.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 30.7% of truck crashes, compared with 12.1% in New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of Williams Acres with 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.1% of the total, against 0.4% across New Mexico.
Route planning tips for Williams Acres fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 30.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New Mexico), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 McKinley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 15 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McKinley County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 339 |
| US-491 | 12 |
| W Historic Hwy 66 | 10 |
| I40 Wb Off Ramp | 8 |
| E Interstate 40 | 8 |
| Interstate 40, Mm 11.5 | 6 |
| Interstate 40 Mm 8 | 6 |
| Interstate 40 Mm 11 | 5 |
Williams Acres at a glance
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 87319) | $41,452 |
| Median home value (ZIP 87319) | $28,979 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McKinley 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 | 16 | — | 3.8 |
| 2000s | 26 | +65% | 5.7 |
| 2010s | 68 | +158% | 3.6 |
| 2020s | 104 | +54% | 6.2 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 104. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Williams Acres
How many truck crashes happen in Williams Acres?
McKinley County has had 1,097 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 495 people and killing 91.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Williams Acres?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 15 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Williams Acres since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Williams Acres?
January has the most truck crashes in McKinley County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Williams Acres?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McKinley County since 2015, 0.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Williams Acres compared with New Mexico?
The yearly rate is 138.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McKinley County, vs 45.6 for New Mexico.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Williams Acres?
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.