Thunder Mountain, NM truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Thunder Mountain: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Thunder Mountain 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 Thunder Mountain: I-40 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Thunder Mountain since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 277 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Santa Fe County. They injured 114 people and killed 14.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Thunder Mountain 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.
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-40 leads within 10 miles of Thunder Mountain with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-333 (1) and SR-344 (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 Thunder Mountain fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Santa Fe County.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 13.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New Mexico; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 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-40 | 8 |
| SR-333 | 1 |
| SR-344 | 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 |
Thunder Mountain at a glance
| Land area | 4.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 87015) | $79,904 |
| Median home value (ZIP 87015) | $283,497 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Thunder Mountain
How many truck accidents are there in Thunder Mountain?
Santa Fe County has had 277 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 114 people and killing 14.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Thunder Mountain?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Thunder Mountain: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in Thunder Mountain?
The worst month is July: 10.8% of truck crashes in Santa Fe County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Thunder Mountain?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Santa Fe County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Thunder Mountain 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 Thunder Mountain?
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.