Nageezi, NM truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Nageezi: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Nageezi and San Juan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use San Juan County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 342 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How San Juan County compares with New Mexico
San Juan County against New Mexico and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where San Juan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | San Juan County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.7 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 48% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.5% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 21% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.0% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.9% | 11.7% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 46.8% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 22.5% | 30.2% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
San Juan County has lower values than New Mexico for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
San Juan County at a glance: 1 in 105 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.9%, against 0.4% for New Mexico.
Overview
San Juan County has recorded 342 truck crashes since 2015, with 179 people injured and 25 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Nageezi since 2015, this page uses San Juan County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 41.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.8% in New Mexico.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
9.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 12.1% across New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Nageezi is US-550, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-7800 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (New Mexico: 0.4%).
Route planning tips for Nageezi fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-550, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.0% of truck crashes here, more than New Mexico; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 San Juan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-550 | 4 |
| CR-7800 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (San Juan County) |
|---|---|
| US-550 | 46 |
| US-64 | 31 |
| US-491 | 15 |
| Road 7010 | 6 |
| Nm 371 | 5 |
| Bloomfield Hwy | 4 |
| Nm 516 | 4 |
| Cr 7010 | 3 |
Nageezi at a glance
| Land area | 14.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 87037) | $19,044 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in San Juan 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 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 18 | +77% | 4.1 |
| 2010s | 29 | +58% | 3.9 |
| 2020s | 26 | -8% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Nageezi
How common are truck crashes in Nageezi?
342 truck crashes have been reported in San Juan County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 179 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Nageezi?
NHTSA data shows US-550 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Nageezi since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Nageezi?
The worst month is January: 11.1% of truck crashes in San Juan County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Nageezi?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in San Juan County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How does Nageezi compare with New Mexico for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, San Juan County has 23.7 truck crashes a year; New Mexico has 45.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Nageezi?
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.