Bernalillo, NM truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bernalillo: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bernalillo and Sandoval County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sandoval County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 242 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sandoval County compares with New Mexico
Sandoval County against New Mexico and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sandoval County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sandoval County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 12.9 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 72% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.56 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 6.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.4% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 22% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.1% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 11.7% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 46.8% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 32.3% | 30.2% | 24.8% | same |
Sandoval County sits below New Mexico on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above New Mexico on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Sandoval County: 1 in 37 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.7%, vs 0.4% in New Mexico.
Overview
Since 2015, 242 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sandoval County. They injured 126 people and killed 17.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
With 24 truck crashes reported in Bernalillo since 2015, this page uses Sandoval County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 46.8% across New Mexico.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (7.4%).
9.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 12.1% across New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-528 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come I-25 (2), Alameda Blvd New (1) and Old Airport Rd Nw (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 0.4% in New Mexico.
Route planning tips for Bernalillo fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-528 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 25.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above New Mexico; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Sandoval County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-528 | 3 |
| I-25 | 2 |
| Alameda Blvd New | 1 |
| Old Airport Rd Nw | 1 |
| SR-313 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sandoval County) |
|---|---|
| US-550 | 57 |
| I-25 | 15 |
| SR-550 | 5 |
| Nm 528 | 4 |
| State Road 528 | 3 |
| Us Highway 550 & Ts Jicarilla Rd | 3 |
| W Us 550 | 3 |
| Abrazo Rd | 2 |
Bernalillo at a glance
| Population | 9,159 |
| Land area | 5.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,754 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 87004) | $65,743 |
| Median home value (ZIP 87004) | $232,452 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sandoval 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 | 4 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 10 | +163% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 18 | +79% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 19 | +5% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 19 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bernalillo
How common are truck crashes in Bernalillo?
Sandoval County has had 242 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 126 people and killing 17.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Bernalillo?
Since 2015, SR-528 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bernalillo: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bernalillo?
Truck crashes in Sandoval County peak in September, with 13.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bernalillo?
Since 2015, Sandoval County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Bernalillo compared with New Mexico?
The yearly rate is 12.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sandoval County, vs 45.6 for New Mexico.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bernalillo?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.