Mora, NM truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mora: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mora and Mora County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Mora County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 51 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Mora County compares with New Mexico
Mora County against New Mexico and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mora County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mora County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 108.8 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 36% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 45% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.4% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.3% | 11.7% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 57.1% | 46.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 38.8% | 30.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with New Mexico, Mora 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, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Mora County: December 19.6% of truck crashes happen in December, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 51 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mora County. They injured 15 people and killed 3.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 82 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Mora since 2015, this page uses Mora County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
41% of truck crash reports in Mora County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (19.6% of the year) and are lowest in May (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 57.1% of truck crashes, vs 46.8% for New Mexico.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 20.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Mexico: 12.1%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mora since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mora County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Mora fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mora County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.4% of truck crashes here, more than New Mexico; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Mora County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mora County) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 24 |
| State Road 518 | 2 |
| I 25 / Ix 2366 | 1 |
| I 25 Mm 385 | 1 |
| I 25 Mm 399 | 1 |
| I 25 Mm370 | 1 |
| I 25 Mp 377 | 1 |
| I 25 N Bd Fw | 1 |
Mora at a glance
| Land area | 8.0 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mora 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 | 1 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 1 | +0% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | +270% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 4 | +8% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mora
How common are truck crashes in Mora?
51 truck crashes have been reported in Mora County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 15 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Mora?
Truck crashes in Mora County peak in December, with 19.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Mora?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mora County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Mora compare with New Mexico?
Per 100,000 residents, Mora County has 108.8 truck crashes a year; New Mexico has 45.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Mora?
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.