Tucumcari, NM truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tucumcari: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tucumcari and Quay County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Quay County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 638 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Quay County compares with New Mexico
Quay County against New Mexico and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Quay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Quay County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 642.6 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 14.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.4% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 22% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 11.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.3% | 46.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 37.0% | 30.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Quay County has lower values than New Mexico for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
Quay County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 0.4% across New Mexico.
Overview
Police reported 638 crashes involving commercial trucks in Quay County since 2015: 305 people were injured and 38 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
With 118 truck crashes reported in Tucumcari since 2015, this page uses Quay County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
30% of truck crash reports in Quay 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 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.3% of truck crashes, vs 46.8% for New Mexico.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (6.4%).
Road surface: 9.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Mexico: 12.1%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Tucumcari happened on I-40 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Quay County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Tucumcari fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Quay County.
- 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 Quay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Quay County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 177 |
| US-54 | 50 |
| Interstate 40 Frontage Rd | 16 |
| I40 Eb On Ramp | 10 |
| Nm Highway 469 | 6 |
| Interstate 40 Five Mile Park Rd | 6 |
| Interstate 40 & Route 66 | 5 |
| Interstate 40 & Quay Rd U | 5 |
Tucumcari at a glance
| Population | 5,058 |
| Land area | 9.5 sq mi |
| Density | 532 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 88401) | $49,345 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Quay 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 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 14 | +36% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 32 | +123% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 66 | +107% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 66 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Tucumcari
How many truck crashes happen in Tucumcari?
Quay County has had 638 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 305 people and killing 38.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Tucumcari?
January has the most truck crashes in Quay County, 11.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Tucumcari?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Quay County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Tucumcari compare with New Mexico?
Per 100,000 residents, Quay County has 642.6 truck crashes a year; New Mexico has 45.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Tucumcari?
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.