Pedestrian crashes in New Mexico
New Mexico has ranked first in the nation for pedestrian fatalities per capita. The New Mexico Department of Transportation reported 94 pedestrian deaths in 2024 and 108 in 2023, citing Governors Highway Safety Association data. That is not an abstract statistic in Albuquerque — people are hit in crosswalks, at bus stops, and along wide arterials.
UNM crash data has also shown that a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle in New Mexico about every 13 hours, and that alcohol is involved in a large share of pedestrian deaths. These cases are often severe: broken bones, head injuries, and, too often, wrongful death claims for surviving families.
What we investigate
- Speed, visibility, lighting, and whether the driver yielded
- Crosswalk, signal, and roadway design where they matter to fault
- Hit-and-run and uninsured driver coverage
- Medical care, rehabilitation, and long-term needs
If you or a family member was hit
Call 911 and get medical care even if you think you can walk it off. Pedestrian impacts often show delayed injuries. Preserve clothing, the police report number, and any photos of the scene. Then contact us before you give a recorded statement to an insurer. New Mexico generally allows three years to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit; the evidence from the street does not last that long.