Arroyo Hondo, Santa Fe County, NM truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Arroyo Hondo, Santa Fe County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Arroyo Hondo, Santa Fe County and Santa Fe County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Santa Fe County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 277 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Santa Fe County compares with New Mexico
Santa Fe County against New Mexico and the US, 2016–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Santa Fe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2016–2025) | Santa Fe County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 16.0 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 65% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 41% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 29% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.9% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 11.7% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 46.8% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 21.8% | 30.2% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Santa Fe County sits below New Mexico on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice.
Arroyo Hondo, Santa Fe County at a glance: I-25 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Arroyo Hondo since 2015.
Overview
Santa Fe County has recorded 277 truck crashes since 2015, with 114 people injured and 14 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Arroyo Hondo, Santa Fe County since 2015; patterns below come from Santa Fe County as a whole.
22% of truck crash reports in Santa Fe County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 46.8% across New Mexico.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Mexico: 12.1%).
Where crashes happen
I-25 leads within 10 miles of Arroyo Hondo with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-14 (2), SR-599 (1) and US-285 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 0.4% in New Mexico.
Route planning tips for Arroyo Hondo, Santa Fe County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Santa Fe County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-25; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 13.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New Mexico; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2015; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Santa Fe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 6 |
| SR-14 | 2 |
| SR-599 | 1 |
| US-285 | 1 |
| US-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Santa Fe County) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 34 |
| I-40 | 20 |
| Us 84/285 | 9 |
| US-84 | 6 |
| US-285 | 5 |
| Cerrillos Road | 4 |
| I 25 North Bd Fw | 4 |
| Airport Rd | 3 |
Arroyo Hondo, Santa Fe County at a glance
| Land area | 3.2 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Santa Fe 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 | 10 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 10 | -3% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 25 | +146% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 20 | -19% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Arroyo Hondo, Santa Fe County
How common are truck crashes in Arroyo Hondo, Santa Fe County?
Santa Fe County has had 277 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 114 people and killing 14.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Arroyo Hondo, Santa Fe County?
Since 2015, I-25 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Arroyo Hondo: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Arroyo Hondo, Santa Fe County?
July has the most truck crashes in Santa Fe County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Arroyo Hondo, Santa Fe County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Santa Fe County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Arroyo Hondo, Santa Fe County compare with New Mexico?
The yearly rate is 16.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Santa Fe County, vs 45.6 for New Mexico.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Arroyo Hondo, Santa Fe County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2015; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.