Las Maravillas, NM truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Las Maravillas: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Las Maravillas 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. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Valencia County: 1 in 11 crashes involve a garbage truck (8 since 2015), vs 0.4% across New Mexico.
Overview
Since 2015, 92 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Valencia County. They injured 57 people and killed 9.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 46 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Las Maravillas 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.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Las Maravillas is SR-314, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-47 (2), Cordova Ranch Rd (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 Las Maravillas fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- 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 |
| 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 |
Las Maravillas at a glance
| Land area | 1.0 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 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Las Maravillas
How many truck crashes happen in Las Maravillas?
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 Las Maravillas?
NHTSA data shows SR-314 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Las Maravillas since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Las Maravillas?
Truck crashes in Valencia County peak in February, with 14.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Las Maravillas?
Since 2015, Valencia County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 8.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Las Maravillas 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 Las Maravillas?
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.