Conchas Dam, NM truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Conchas Dam: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Conchas Dam and San Miguel County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use San Miguel County numbers.
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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Compared with New Mexico, San Miguel County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above New Mexico on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
San Miguel County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 0.4% in New Mexico.
Overview
San Miguel County has recorded 90 truck crashes since 2015, with 100 people injured and 13 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 47 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Conchas Dam since 2015; patterns below come from San Miguel County as a whole.
46% of truck crash reports in San Miguel County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
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.
The busiest hour is 5–6 pm, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
19.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 12.1% across New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Conchas Dam.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for San Miguel County.
Route planning tips for Conchas Dam fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 19.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New Mexico), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Conchas Dam at a glance
| Land area | 8.3 sq mi |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Conchas Dam
How many truck crashes happen in Conchas Dam?
Since 2015, 90 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in San Miguel County (100 injured, 13 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Conchas Dam?
January has the most truck crashes in San Miguel County, 14.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Conchas Dam?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in San Miguel County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Conchas Dam compare with New Mexico for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 29.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in San Miguel County, vs 45.6 for New Mexico.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Conchas Dam?
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.