El Cerro, NM truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in El Cerro: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in El Cerro 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 sits below New Mexico on 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 crashes involve a garbage truck (8 since 2015), vs 0.4% across 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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in El Cerro since 2015, this page uses Valencia County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 14.1% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.4% of truck crashes, compared with 12.1% in New Mexico.
Where crashes happen
SR-314 leads within 10 miles of El Cerro 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 El Cerro fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-314, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 25.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than New Mexico.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| 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 at a glance
| Land area | 4.2 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 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about El Cerro
How many truck crashes happen in El Cerro?
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 El Cerro?
SR-314 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of El Cerro since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in El Cerro?
February has the most truck crashes in Valencia County, 14.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in El Cerro?
Since 2015, Valencia County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 8.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in El Cerro compare with New Mexico?
The yearly rate is 9.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Valencia County, vs 45.6 for New Mexico.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in El Cerro?
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.