San Jose, Rio Arriba County, NM truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in San Jose, Rio Arriba County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in San Jose, Rio Arriba County and Rio Arriba County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Rio Arriba County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 75 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rio Arriba County compares with New Mexico
Rio Arriba County against New Mexico and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rio Arriba County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rio Arriba County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 15.9 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 65% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 15.7 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 9.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.3% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.7% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 31% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.0% | 11.7% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.7% | 46.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.7% | 30.2% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Rio Arriba County sits below New Mexico on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Rio Arriba County: 1 in 23 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.3%, against 0.4% for New Mexico.
Overview
Rio Arriba County has recorded 75 truck crashes since 2015, with 33 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 57 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in San Jose, Rio Arriba County since 2015, this page uses Rio Arriba County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.7% of truck crashes, against 46.8% across New Mexico.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (12.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.3% of truck crashes, compared with 12.1% in New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of San Jose since 2015 were spread across roads: US-84 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 4.0% of the total, against 0.4% across New Mexico.
Route planning tips for San Jose, Rio Arriba County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 14.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New Mexico), plan winter equipment 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 Rio Arriba County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-84 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rio Arriba County) |
|---|---|
| US-550 | 8 |
| US-84 | 5 |
| US-64 | 5 |
| State Road 68 | 2 |
| Bl0Ck Of South Riverside Drive | 1 |
| County Road 56A | 1 |
| County Road 69 | 1 |
| Hwy 84/285 Mm 197 | 1 |
San Jose, Rio Arriba County at a glance
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 87566) | $61,029 |
| Median home value (ZIP 87566) | $239,321 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rio Arriba 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 | 2 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | +178% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 6 | +20% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 7 | +9% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about San Jose, Rio Arriba County
How many truck crashes happen in San Jose, Rio Arriba County?
75 truck crashes have been reported in Rio Arriba County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 33 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in San Jose, Rio Arriba County?
January has the most truck crashes in Rio Arriba County, 14.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in San Jose, Rio Arriba County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rio Arriba County since 2015, 4.0% of all truck crashes.
How does San Jose, Rio Arriba County compare with New Mexico for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Rio Arriba County has 15.9 truck crashes a year; New Mexico has 45.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in San Jose, Rio Arriba 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.