Following a motor vehicle accident, you must take certain steps for insurance purposes. If you plan to file a claim, you must obtain a copy of your New Mexico accident report as soon as possible. At AccidentReports.com, you can take advantage of our collision report information center and start your crash report search now.
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458Source: NHTSA, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in 2025 (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026), Table 3, state estimates
Traffic deaths in New Mexico, 2025 (early estimate)
+12.0%Source: NHTSA, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in 2025 (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026), Table 3, state estimates
Change in New Mexico traffic deaths from 2024 (409 deaths)
1.59Source: NHTSA, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in 2025 (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026), Table 3, state estimates
Deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled in New Mexico, 2025 (early estimate; 1.43 in 2024)
378Source: NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Fatal crashes in FARS, New Mexico, 2024
2025 figures are NHTSA's early estimate (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026) and will be revised when the 2025 Annual Report File is released in early 2027. Crash-level figures are from the NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File, the latest year published.
New Mexico quick facts
New Mexico quick facts list the newest sourced crash figures for the state, taken from NHTSA publications.
Traffic deaths, 2025 (early estimate): 458, a change of +12.0% from 409 in 2024 (NHTSA DOT HS 813 800, Table 3).
Fatality rate, 2025 (early estimate): 1.59 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, compared with 1.43 in 2024.
Fatal crashes, 2024: FARS records 378 fatal crashes and 409 deaths in New Mexico.
Latest fatal crash in the 2024 file: Dec 31, 2024, on SR-96, Rio Arriba County.
Figures come from NHTSA; the 2025 numbers are early estimates and NHTSA revises them in early 2027, and the 2024 crash-level file can still be revised.
New Mexico compared with the United States
The bars compare New Mexico's traffic fatality rate and death count with the national figures, using the same NHTSA table for every row. The 2025 figures are early estimates.
If you don’t have time for your traffic report to arrive in the mail or you’re unable to pick up a copy of your report in person, AccidentReports.com offers the simplest solution. Now, you can search our collision report information center to locate a copy of your crash report as soon as it’s available.Obtain a Copy of Your Law Enforcement Collision Report Now
At AccidentReports.com, you can take advantage of our crash report information center and obtain a copy of your online traffic report as soon as it’s available. You can use our accident support center to search for online reports all over the state of New Mexico. Obtaining an online traffic accident report has never been easier. To get started, fill out the form on this page and submit your accident information.
Private citizens in Arizona are not required to file a crash report, however, a police officer that responds to the scene of an auto accident is required to fill one out if:
The accident resulted in death
The accident resulted in injuries
Vehicle damage or property damage exceeded $1,000
If a citation was issued
You must remain at the scene of the accident until law enforcement arrives. After you’ve spoken to the responding police officer, you will be cleared to leave. During this time, the police officer will ask you a series of questions regarding the events that led up to the accident and will obtain your personal information. All of this information will be documented in the accident report.
If you were involved in an auto accident and it meets the conditions mentioned above, a police officer must fill out an accident report. In most cases, they will be required to complete the form within twenty-four hours.
The crash report will contain the following information regarding traffic collisions:
Date and time of the accident
Location of the accident
Property damage descriptions
Identifying information regarding all of the parties involved including witnesses, such as:
Proof of insurance
Vehicle ownership and registration
Phone number, address, and full names of all parties involved
The form will also include a narrative description concerning the facts surrounding the accident, as well as a simple diagram of the accident scene, the police officer’s name, identification number, and police agency.
New Mexico Fatal Car Crashes on Record
These are fatal crashes in New Mexico recorded in NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) for 2024, the latest year NHTSA has published crash-level data. FARS counts 378 fatal crashes and 409 deaths in New Mexico that year; the table lists the 25 most recent, newest first. The 2024 file is NHTSA's Annual Report File and can still be revised. A dash means the field was not reported or the crash happened outside city limits.
New Mexico fatal crash records
25 crashes, 2024
Case number
County
City
Crash date
Time
Road / Highway
Collision type
Fatalities
350341
Rio Arriba
Abiquiu
Dec 31, 2024
—
SR-96
Not Reported
1
350340
Valencia
—
Dec 30, 2024
17:52
SR-314
Front-to-Front
1
350351
Socorro
—
Dec 28, 2024
18:44
US-60
Single/non-collision: Jackknife (harmful to this vehicle)
1
350339
Bernalillo
—
Dec 26, 2024
07:24
CR-APODACA RD
Single/non-collision: Fence
1
350338
Chaves
Roswell
Dec 25, 2024
13:06
SR-70/380 W 2ND ST
Single/non-collision: Rollover/Overturn
1
350361
Guadalupe
—
Dec 25, 2024
03:01
US-60
Single/non-collision: Embankment
1
350349
Bernalillo
Albuquerque
Dec 23, 2024
06:28
MU-MENAUL BLVD NE
Single/non-collision: Utility Pole/Light Support
1
350375
Taos
—
Dec 22, 2024
12:37
SR-518
Single/non-collision: Rollover/Overturn
1
350337
Bernalillo
Albuquerque
Dec 21, 2024
23:40
SR-500 DENNIS CHAVIS BLVD
Angle
1
350336
Eddy
—
Dec 19, 2024
13:00
US-285 ROSWELL HWY at N 26TH RURAL ST
Angle
1
350335
Torrance
—
Dec 19, 2024
09:23
I-40
Angle
1
350334
Otero
—
Dec 11, 2024
23:30
US-82
Single/non-collision: Cargo/Equipment Loss, Shift, or Damage [harmful]
You can get a copy of your New Mexico police report at AccidentReports.com, or you can go through the New Mexico State Police.The New Mexico State Police offers two ways to obtain your report.
Public Records Request In-Person
You can visit the New Mexico State Police Department and fill out a records Request Form to obtain a copy of your report.The New Mexico State Police Department is located at:4491 Cerillos RoadSanta Fe, NM87507Contact the department before you pick up your automobile accident report to ensure it’s available. Phone: (505) 841-9256.
Public Records Request By Mail
Send a written request for records for your motor vehicle crash to the New Mexico State Police Department, along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope, and the appropriate fee. You must include accident information, record type, crash number, and the date, time, and location of the collision.Mail your request to:4491 Cerillos RoadSanta Fe, NM87507
New Mexico accident reports will cost $5-$20 per copy.
It can take ten to twelve business days before accident victims can receive their Albuquerque Police Department traffic reports. A collision with injuries, fatalities, extreme property damage or crimes may be unavailable for several weeks or months until an investigation has concluded.
Names and contact information for all parties involved
Insurance information
Driver’s license numbers
License plate numbers and VINs
A diagram of the accident scene
A description of collision with injuries/bodily injury
A description of vehicle damage for all vehicles involved in the accident
The responding Albuquerque Police Officer’s opinion regarding how the automobile accident happened, why the accident happened, and which driver the police officer believes was at fault for the collision
Any citations issued
Accidental damage
Accident type, such as a two-vehicle accident, 12-car crash, rollover accident, etc.
The date, time, and location of the car crash
The police agency, police officer’s name, and badge number
Witness contact information and statements
All parties involved in the accident
Owners of motor vehicles
The parent or legal guardian of a minor
Insurance representative
Accident attorney
If you were involved in an automobile accident in Santa Fe, New Mexico, you may have sustained injuries, vehicle damage, personal property damage, and other losses. After an accident, you must obtain a copy of your crash report online records to use as evidence if you plan to file an auto accident claim or a personal injury lawsuit. The crash report includes information such as the reporting law enforcement officer’s opinion in regards to how the accident happened, why it happened, and which driver was negligent.
Filing an Insurance claim or Personal injury Lawsuit
Also included are a description of any injuries you may have sustained and the damage to your vehicle. A personal injury lawyer can use this information to pursue compensation for medical treatment, pain and suffering, lost wages from work, and other damages, and file a personal injury claim or lawsuit. For example, if any citations were issued due to drunk driving, reckless driving, speeding, failing to signal, etc, this can help to prove the other driver was at fault for the collision.Even if you sustained only minor injuries or vehicle damage, you should still obtain a copy of your report for insurance claim purposes.
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