Tecolotito, NM truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tecolotito: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tecolotito 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 |
San Miguel County sits below New Mexico 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.
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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Tecolotito 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
The worst month is January with 14.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 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
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Tecolotito since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in San Miguel County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Tecolotito fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in San Miguel County.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
Tecolotito at a glance
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 87711) | $35,521 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Tecolotito
How many truck crashes happen in Tecolotito?
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 Tecolotito?
January has the most truck crashes in San Miguel County, 14.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Tecolotito?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in San Miguel County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Tecolotito compare with New Mexico for truck crashes?
San Miguel County records 29.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 45.6 across New Mexico.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Tecolotito?
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.