Valencia County, NM truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Valencia 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
8 of 92 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Valencia County compares with New Mexico
Valencia County against New Mexico and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Valencia County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Valencia County | New Mexico | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 9.9 | 45.6 | 49.7 | 78% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.1 | 9.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 9.1% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 20.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 72% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.4% | 11.7% | 13.8% | 71% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.3% | 46.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.6% | 30.2% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Valencia County has lower values than New Mexico for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Valencia County: 1 in 11 garbage-truck share of crashes is 9.1%, against 0.4% for New Mexico.
Overview
Valencia County has recorded 92 truck crashes since 2015, with 57 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 46 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 14.1% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (3.3%).
November through March accounts for 44.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 46.8% in New Mexico.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
3.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 12.1% across New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
SR-314 leads in Valencia County with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-47 (2), Cordova Ranch Rd (1) and I-25 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 8.7%, compared with 0.4% in New Mexico.
Route planning tips for Valencia County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Valencia County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-314, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.0% of truck crashes here, more than New Mexico; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Valencia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Valencia County) |
|---|---|
| SR-314 | 3 |
| SR-47 | 2 |
| Cordova Ranch Rd | 1 |
| I-25 | 1 |
| Mu- Juan P Sanchez | 1 |
| West Bosque Loop | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Valencia County) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 9 |
| Main St | 8 |
| SR-47 | 6 |
| SR-6 | 3 |
| I 25 Mm 206 | 2 |
| Main St And I-25 Bridge | 2 |
| SR-346 | 2 |
| Blanda Ct | 1 |
Valencia County at a glance
| Population | 80,813 |
| Land area | 1,066.7 sq mi |
| Density | 76 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $58,842 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Valencia 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 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 3 | +41% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 6 | +70% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 8 | +49% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Valencia County
ZIP codes in Valencia County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Valencia County
How many truck accidents are there in Valencia County?
92 truck crashes have been reported in Valencia County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 57 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Valencia County?
NHTSA data shows SR-314 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes in Valencia County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Valencia County?
February has the most truck crashes in Valencia County, 14.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Valencia County?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Valencia County since 2015, 8.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Valencia County compare with New Mexico?
Per 100,000 residents, Valencia County has 9.9 truck crashes a year; New Mexico has 45.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Valencia County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.