Lamy, NM truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lamy: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lamy 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 |
Compared with New Mexico, Santa Fe County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above New Mexico on on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Lamy: I-25 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Lamy.
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 Lamy 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
The worst month is July with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 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
I-25 leads within 10 miles of Lamy with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-285 (2).
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 Lamy fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-25, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 was incomplete in 2015, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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 | 4 |
| 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 |
Lamy at a glance
| Land area | 2.6 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 |
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 Lamy
How many truck crashes happen in Lamy?
277 truck crashes have been reported in Santa Fe County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 114 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lamy?
I-25 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lamy since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lamy?
The worst month is July: 10.8% of truck crashes in Santa Fe County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lamy?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Santa Fe County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How does Lamy compare with New Mexico for truck crashes?
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 Lamy?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.