Adelino, NM truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Adelino: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Adelino and Valencia County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Valencia County numbers.
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 |
Compared with New Mexico, Valencia County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 46 days in fully reported years.
Adelino had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Valencia County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (14.1% of the year) and are lowest in August (3.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.3% of truck crashes, against 46.8% across New Mexico.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Mexico: 12.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-314 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come Cordova Ranch Rd (1), I-25 (1) and Mu- Juan P Sanchez (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 8.7% share (New Mexico: 0.4%).
Route planning tips for Adelino fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-314; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.0% of truck crashes here, more than New Mexico; adjust start times where you can.
- 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.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-314 | 3 |
| Cordova Ranch Rd | 1 |
| I-25 | 1 |
| Mu- Juan P Sanchez | 1 |
| SR-47 | 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 |
Adelino at a glance
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Adelino
How many truck crashes happen in Adelino?
Since 2015, 92 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Valencia County (57 injured, 9 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Adelino?
NHTSA data shows SR-314 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Adelino since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Adelino?
Truck crashes in Valencia County peak in February, with 14.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Adelino?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Valencia County since 2015 (8.7% of truck crashes).
How does Adelino compare with New Mexico for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 9.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Valencia County, vs 45.6 for New Mexico.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Adelino?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.