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Demographics
In 2012, there were 5,159 licensed drivers in Truth or Consequences. Of these, there were 2,634 females and 2,525 males. The
population of Truth or Consequences was 6,421. The total number of crashes in 2012 was 120, yielding a crash rate of 19 per
thousand people (total number of crashes 120 divided by total population 6,421 times 1,000). The corresponding rate for the state
was 20 per thousand people.
General Crash Information
From 2010 to 2012 the number of crashes has shown an upward trend. Fatal and injury crashes have also shown an upward trend
from 2010 to 2012. Belt usage (as a percentage) involving Visible injuries has decreased since last year, while belt usage involving
Incapacitating injuries has not changed. Belt usage (as a percentage) involving Fatalities has increased since last year.
Alcohol-related Crash Information
Information about alcohol-involved crashes is included in all sections of this report. Of the 39 people convicted of DWI in Truth or
Consequences, 44 percent were first-time DWI convictions (number of first convictions 17 divided by the total number of people
convicted 39 times 100).
Crash Specifics
Crashes involving Other vehicles was the most common class, accounting for 44 percent of all crashes. Passenger cars were the
vehicle type most often involved in crashes, accounting for 38 percent of all vehicles in crashes. Unknowns accounted for 23 percent
of vehicles involved in crashes. Together these two vehicle types comprised 49 percent of the vehicles involved in injury crashes.
The three most common top contributing factors were Other, Failing to yield and Driver inattention. There were no fatal crashes in
2012.
People in Crashes
Overall, males were 51 percent of drivers in crashes. They account for 49 percent of licensed drivers in Truth or Consequences. One
pedestrian was involved in a crash in 2012. In 2012, no "Teenagers" or Young Adults were killed in crashes in Truth or
Consequences. Statewide 12 percent of alcohol-involved drivers were under 21; in Truth or Consequences 0 percent (0 of 5) were
under 21.
Location of arrest/conviction was determined by police agency/court location, not
driver residence.
Crashes and drivers were counted by the city of occurrence/residence.
Population was counted according to the Census definition.
The city population data is from the most current 2012 census counts.
Young adults are people between the ages of 20 and 24.
'Teenagers' are people between the ages of 15 and 19.
Tables only include variable values for which there are data.
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Crashes in Truth or Consequences
by Alcohol Involvement, 2003-2012
Fatal and Injury Crashes in Truth or Consequences
by Alcohol Involvement, 2003-2012
Passenger Vehicle Seatbelt Usage and Injuries in Truth or Consequences, 2012 - 2010
Injury Level
2012
Total
2011
No Belt
Total
2010
No Belt
Total
No Belt
Killed
0
0
1
1
1
0
Incapacitating injury
5
0
4
0
1
0
Visible injury
9
3
13
3
8
2
11
0
14
2
5
0
Unhurt
111
2
126
3
121
2
Total
136
5
158
9
136
4
Complaint of injury
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Lifetime DWI convictions for Drivers
Convicted of DWI Violations in Truth or Consequences, 2012
Convictions
Since 2008
Since 1988
1st
20
17
2nd
17
17
3rd
0
1
4th
2
3
5th
0
1
6th
0
0
7th
0
0
8th
0
0
9th
0
0
10 or more
0
0
39
39
Total
Convictions are counts of people
convicted of DWI by 7/2013 for
violations in 2012 in Truth or
Consequences. Convictions are not
comparable to arrests.
DWI Arrests in Truth or Consequences
Showing First Arrest and Repeat Offenders, 2007-2012
Crashes in Truth or Consequences
by Hour and Alcohol Involvement, 2012
Crashes in Truth or Consequences by Class, 2012
Classes
Other vehicle
Pedestrian
Fixed object
Veh. on other roadway
Crashes
Total
53
% of Total
44
Fatal
0
People
% of Fatal
0
Injury
13
Killed
0
Injured
23
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
23
19
0
0
6
0
7
2
2
0
0
1
0
1
16
13
0
0
1
0
1
Overturn
7
6
0
0
5
0
6
Other non-collision
3
3
0
0
1
0
1
Pedalcyclist
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Animal
3
3
0
0
1
0
1
Parked vehicle
Other object
4
3
0
0
1
0
1
Other
7
6
0
0
0
0
0
Total
120
100
0
0
30
0
42
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Crashes in Truth or Consequences by Vehicle Type, 2012
Vehicle Type
Crashes
Total
% of Total
Fatal
People
% of Fatal
Injury
Killed
Injured
Passenger car
72
38
0
0
16
0
22
Pickup
39
20
0
0
7
0
12
Semi
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
Bus
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Motorcycle
2
1
0
0
2
0
2
Pedalcyclist
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Pedestrian
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
Van/4 WD
28
15
0
0
11
0
17
Other
Unknown
Total
2
1
0
0
2
0
2
44
23
0
0
6
0
11
192
100
0
0
45
0
67
Crashes in Truth or Consequences by Top Contributing Factor, 2012
Contributing Factor
Crashes
Total
% of Total
Fatal
People
% of Fatal
Injury
Killed
Injured
Alcohol involvement
8
7
0
0
3
0
4
Red light running
6
5
0
0
2
0
2
Failing to yield
17
14
0
0
8
0
16
Excessive speed
13
11
0
0
5
0
8
Driving left of center
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Following too close
5
4
0
0
0
0
0
Improper turning
4
3
0
0
1
0
1
Improper backing
12
10
0
0
0
0
0
Mechanical defect
4
3
0
0
1
0
1
Driver inattention
15
13
0
0
2
0
2
Improper driving
5
4
0
0
3
0
3
Other
30
25
0
0
5
0
5
Total
120
100
0
0
30
0
42
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Drivers in Crashes by Age and Sex in Truth or Consequences, 2012
People in Crashes by Age and Sex in Truth or Consequences, 2012
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Drivers in Alcohol-Involved Crashes by Age and Sex in Truth or Consequences, 2012
People in Alcohol-Involved Crashes by Age and Sex in Truth or Consequences, 2012
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Pedestrians in Crashes in Truth or Consequences
by Pedestrian Alcohol Involvement, 2008-2012
Pedestrians in Crashes in Truth or Consequences
by Age Group, 2008-2012
"Teenager" and Young Adult Drivers in Crashes in Truth or Consequences by Vehicle Type, 2012
"Teenage" Drivers
Vehicle
Young Adult Drivers
Total
Fatal
Injury
Total
Fatal
Injury
Passenger car
8
0
2
9
0
3
Pickup
2
0
1
1
0
0
Pedestrian
1
0
1
0
0
0
Van/4 WD
5
0
3
1
0
1
Unknown
3
0
0
3
0
1
19
0
7
14
0
5
Total
"Teenagers" and Young Adults Killed or Injured in Crashes
by Year in Truth or Consequences, 2003-2012
"Teenagers"
Year
All Crashes
Killed
Young Adults
Alcohol Crashes
Injured
Killed
Injured
All Crashes
Killed
Alcohol Crashes
Injured
Killed
Injured
2012
0
6
0
0
0
3
0
0
2011
0
5
0
1
1
5
1
2
2010
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2009
0
10
0
0
0
10
0
6
2008
0
7
0
1
0
1
0
0
2007
0
3
0
0
0
5
0
0
2006
0
2
0
0
0
8
0
2
2005
0
5
0
4
0
2
0
1
2004
0
6
0
0
0
5
0
3
2003
0
6
0
2
1
4
1
2
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