Chical, NM truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chical: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Chical 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).
Valencia County at a glance: 1 in 11 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 9.1%, vs 0.4% in New Mexico.
Overview
Police reported 92 crashes involving commercial trucks in Valencia County since 2015: 57 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 46 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Chical since 2015; patterns below come from Valencia County as a whole.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 14.1% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (3.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.3% of truck crashes, against 46.8% across New Mexico.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
3.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 12.1% across New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-25 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-47 (2), Cordova Ranch Rd (1) and Isleta Blvd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 8.7% of the total, against 0.4% across New Mexico.
Route planning tips for Chical fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-25 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 3 |
| SR-47 | 2 |
| Cordova Ranch Rd | 1 |
| Isleta Blvd | 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 |
Chical at a glance
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 87042) | $73,057 |
| Median home value (ZIP 87042) | $291,542 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Chical
How many truck crashes happen in Chical?
Valencia County has had 92 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 57 people and killing 9.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Chical?
NHTSA data shows I-25 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Chical since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Chical?
Truck crashes in Valencia County peak in February, with 14.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Chical?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Valencia County since 2015 (8.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Chical compared 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 Chical?
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.