Roosevelt County, NM truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Roosevelt County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 109 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Roosevelt County compares with New Mexico
Roosevelt County against New Mexico and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Roosevelt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Roosevelt County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.1 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 16.8 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.0% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 59% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 11.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.6% | 46.8% | 41.9% | 22% below the state |
| After dark | 28.7% | 30.2% | 24.8% | same |
Roosevelt County sits below New Mexico on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Roosevelt County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 0.4% for New Mexico.
Overview
Police reported 109 crashes involving commercial trucks in Roosevelt County since 2015: 64 people were injured and 18 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 40 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.6% of truck crashes, against 46.8% across New Mexico.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Mexico: 12.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-206 (2), SR-236 (2) and US-60 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Roosevelt County.
Route planning tips for Roosevelt County fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Roosevelt County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Roosevelt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Roosevelt County) |
|---|---|
| US-70 | 5 |
| SR-206 | 2 |
| SR-236 | 2 |
| US-60 | 2 |
| North Industrial Drive | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Roosevelt County) |
|---|---|
| US-70 | 19 |
| US-60 | 7 |
| Us 60/84 | 4 |
| Nm 114 | 2 |
| Nm 202 | 2 |
| Nm 236 | 2 |
| Nm Highway 88 | 2 |
| Us 60 Mm 352 | 2 |
Roosevelt County at a glance
| Population | 18,713 |
| Land area | 2,446.1 sq mi |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $52,723 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Roosevelt 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 | 4 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | +23% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 9 | +107% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 8 | -16% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Roosevelt County
ZIP codes in Roosevelt County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Roosevelt County
How common are truck crashes in Roosevelt County?
Roosevelt County has had 109 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 64 people and killing 18.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Roosevelt County?
Since 2015, US-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Roosevelt County: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Roosevelt County?
Truck crashes in Roosevelt County peak in May, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Roosevelt County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Roosevelt County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Roosevelt County compare with New Mexico?
Per 100,000 residents, Roosevelt County has 49.1 truck crashes a year; New Mexico has 45.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Roosevelt 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.