Las Vegas, NM truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Las Vegas: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Las Vegas 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
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). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
San Miguel County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 0.4% for New Mexico.
Overview
San Miguel County has recorded 90 truck crashes since 2015, with 100 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 47 days in fully reported years.
With 15 truck crashes reported in Las Vegas since 2015, this page uses San Miguel County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
January has the most truck crashes, 14.4% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (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%).
Road surface: 19.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Mexico: 12.1%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Las Vegas since 2015: Fr-2137 (1) and I-25 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for San Miguel County.
Route planning tips for Las Vegas fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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 San Miguel County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fr-2137 | 1 |
| I-25 | 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 |
Las Vegas at a glance
| Population | 12,711 |
| Land area | 8.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,474 per 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Las Vegas
How many truck accidents are there in Las Vegas?
90 truck crashes have been reported in San Miguel County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 100 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Las Vegas?
January has the most truck crashes in San Miguel County, 14.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Las Vegas?
Since 2015, San Miguel County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Las Vegas compare with New Mexico for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, San Miguel County has 29.6 truck crashes a year; New Mexico has 45.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Las Vegas?
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.