Taos County, NM truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Taos County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 50 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Taos County compares with New Mexico
Taos County against New Mexico and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Taos County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Taos County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 12.4 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 73% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.6 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 39% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.9% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.9% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 35% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.9% | 11.7% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.3% | 46.8% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 29.8% | 30.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with New Mexico, Taos County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Taos County: October 22.0% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Taos County has recorded 50 truck crashes since 2015, with 16 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 85 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 22.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (2.0%).
November through March accounts for 38.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.8% in New Mexico.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (14.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.9% of truck crashes, compared with 12.1% in New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Taos County is US-64, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-285 (2) and SR-75 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Taos County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Taos County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-64 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 14.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New Mexico), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Taos County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Taos County) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 3 |
| US-285 | 2 |
| SR-75 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Taos County) |
|---|---|
| US-285 | 9 |
| US-64 | 4 |
| Nm Highway 68 & Nm Highway 570 | 2 |
| Us 285 Mm 265 | 2 |
| E Us Hwy 64, Mp 259 | 1 |
| Este Es Rd & Paseo Del Pueblo Sur | 1 |
| Hondo Seco Road | 1 |
| I-25 | 1 |
Taos County at a glance
| Population | 34,482 |
| Land area | 2,202.4 sq mi |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $56,935 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Taos 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 | 2 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 2 | -10% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 4 | +82% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | -17% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 3. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Taos County
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Questions fleets ask about Taos County
How common are truck crashes in Taos County?
Taos County has had 50 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 16 people and killing 5.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Taos County?
NHTSA data shows US-64 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes in Taos County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Taos County?
October has the most truck crashes in Taos County, 22.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Taos County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Taos County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Taos County compare with New Mexico for truck crashes?
Taos County records 12.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 45.6 across New Mexico.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Taos County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.