San Miguel County, NM truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in San Miguel 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 90 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How San Miguel County compares with New Mexico
San Miguel 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 Miguel County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | San Miguel County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.6 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 15.1 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 1.14 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 2.0× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.8% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.4% | 11.7% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.7% | 46.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.7% | 30.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
San Miguel County sits below New Mexico on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for San Miguel County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 0.4% in New Mexico.
Overview
Police reported 90 crashes involving commercial trucks in San Miguel County since 2015: 100 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 47 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.4% of the year) and are lowest in September (4.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.7% of truck crashes, vs 46.8% for New Mexico.
More truck crashes happen at 5–6 pm than at any other hour (10.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.8% of truck crashes, compared with 12.1% in New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in San Miguel County is I-25, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Fr-2137 (1), US-285 (1) and US-84 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for San Miguel County.
Route planning tips for San Miguel County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in San Miguel County.
- Check whether your routes use I-25, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.8% 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 San Miguel County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in San Miguel County) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 4 |
| Fr-2137 | 1 |
| US-285 | 1 |
| US-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (San Miguel County) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 29 |
| I 25 Mm 340 | 2 |
| I-25, Mm 345 Off Ramp | 2 |
| Nm 104 | 2 |
| US-84 | 2 |
| 1500 7Th Street And 700 Mills Avenue | 1 |
| 2500 7Th | 1 |
| Block Grand Ave | 1 |
San Miguel County at a glance
| Population | 26,428 |
| Land area | 4,721.5 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $50,145 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in San Miguel 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 2 | -20% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 7 | +319% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 6 | -3% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in San Miguel County
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Questions fleets ask about San Miguel County
How many truck crashes happen in San Miguel County?
San Miguel County has had 90 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 100 people and killing 13.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in San Miguel County?
Since 2015, I-25 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in San Miguel County: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in San Miguel County?
The worst month is January: 14.4% of truck crashes in San Miguel County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in San Miguel County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in San Miguel County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in San Miguel County compared with New Mexico?
Per 100,000 residents, San Miguel County has 29.6 truck crashes a year; New Mexico has 45.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in San Miguel County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.