Seton Village, NM truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Seton Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Seton Village 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 stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Seton Village: I-25 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Seton Village.
Overview
Since 2015, 277 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Santa Fe County. They injured 114 people and killed 14.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Seton Village 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.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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 Seton Village with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-14 (2), US-285 (2) and SR-599 (1).
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 Seton Village fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
| US-285 | 2 |
| SR-599 | 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 |
Seton Village at a glance
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 87505) | $78,247 |
| Median home value (ZIP 87505) | $509,607 |
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 Seton Village
How many truck crashes happen in Seton Village?
Since 2015, 277 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Santa Fe County (114 injured, 14 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Seton Village?
Since 2015, I-25 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Seton Village: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Seton Village?
Truck crashes in Santa Fe County peak in July, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Seton Village?
Since 2015, Santa Fe County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Seton Village compare with New Mexico for truck crashes?
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 Seton Village?
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.