Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Eldorado at Santa Fe: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Eldorado at Santa Fe 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 has lower values than New Mexico for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above New Mexico on on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Eldorado at Santa Fe: I-25 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Eldorado at Santa Fe: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Santa Fe County has recorded 277 truck crashes since 2015, with 114 people injured and 14 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Eldorado at Santa Fe 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
July has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.9% of truck crashes, vs 46.8% for New Mexico.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.9% of truck crashes, compared with 12.1% in New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-25 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come SR-14 (2) and US-285 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.4% of the total, against 0.4% across New Mexico.
Route planning tips for Eldorado at Santa Fe fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Santa Fe County.
- Check whether your routes use I-25, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 13.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New Mexico), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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.
Crash reporting for 2015 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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 |
| US-285 | 2 |
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 |
Eldorado at Santa Fe at a glance
| Land area | 20.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 87508) | $101,565 |
| Median home value (ZIP 87508) | $561,889 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Eldorado at Santa Fe
How many truck crashes happen in Eldorado at Santa Fe?
277 truck crashes have been reported in Santa Fe County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 114 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Eldorado at Santa Fe?
Since 2015, I-25 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Eldorado at Santa Fe: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Eldorado at Santa Fe?
The worst month is July: 10.8% of truck crashes in Santa Fe County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Eldorado at Santa Fe?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Santa Fe County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Eldorado at Santa Fe compare with New Mexico?
Santa Fe County records 16.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 45.6 across New Mexico.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Eldorado at Santa Fe?
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.