Crash

Albuquerque Trash Truck Collides With Car, Totaling Vehicle in Edgewood Area

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 16, 2026

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Incident record

Date

September 16, 2026

Roadway

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Location

Edgewood, Santa Fe County, NM

State

New-mexico

Vehicles

Injuries

Injuries reported

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office

Report

An Edgewood couple's vehicle was destroyed after colliding with a City of Albuquerque trash truck, according to KOB 4.

The crash, which involved two vehicles, left the couple's car totaled, KOB 4 reported. Details on the exact location within Santa Fe County have not been released.

No injuries or fatalities have been reported in connection with the collision. The extent of any damage to the trash truck has not been disclosed.

Information about the circumstances leading up to the crash remains limited, and it is not yet clear whether any citations were issued or whether an investigation is ongoing. KOB 4 did not specify which law enforcement agency responded to the scene.

The couple's identities have not been released, and no additional details about the sequence of events have been made public at this time.

This report will be updated as officials release more information about the crash.

Source: Reported by NM - KOB

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New Mexico accident information

Injury statute of limitations: 3 years (From date of injury (NMSA 37-1-8).)
Wrongful death statute of limitations: 3 years (From date of death (NMSA 41-2-2).)
Fault rule: New Mexico uses pure comparative negligence: you can recover even if largely at fault, reduced by your share.
Citations: NMSA 37-1-8 (SoL); NMSA 41-2-1 to 41-2-3 (wrongful death); pure comparative per Scott v. Rizzo
Crash report agency: New Mexico State Police for state crashes; local police/sheriff otherwise. State reports often via LexisNexis crash portal.

This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for guidance about your specific situation.

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