El Cerro Mission, NM truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in El Cerro Mission: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in El Cerro Mission 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 |
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. It runs above New Mexico on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Valencia County at a glance: 1 in 11 crashes involve a garbage truck (8 since 2015), vs 0.4% across New Mexico.
Overview
Valencia County has recorded 92 truck crashes since 2015, with 57 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 46 days.
El Cerro Mission 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.3% of truck crashes, vs 46.8% for 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of El Cerro Mission is SR-314, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-47 (2), Cordova Ranch Rd (1) and I-25 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 8.7% share (New Mexico: 0.4%).
Route planning tips for El Cerro Mission fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-314 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than New Mexico.
- 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 |
| 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 |
El Cerro Mission at a glance
| Land area | 5.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 87031) | $60,902 |
| Median home value (ZIP 87031) | $217,208 |
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 El Cerro Mission
How many truck crashes happen in El Cerro Mission?
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 El Cerro Mission?
Since 2015, SR-314 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of El Cerro Mission: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in El Cerro Mission?
The worst month is February: 14.1% of truck crashes in Valencia County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in El Cerro Mission?
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 El Cerro Mission compared with New Mexico?
Valencia County records 9.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 45.6 across New Mexico.
How can I plan a safer truck route in El Cerro Mission?
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.