Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety
The NMDOT seeks to reduce the number of pedestrian and bicyclist crashes in New Mexico, and to encourage walking and biking as comfortable, accessible, safe, and efficient modes of transportation.
New Mexico
New Mexico Statistics
For every 100,000 licensed drivers over the age of 65 in New Mexico, 11.1% were involved in fatal crashes in 2021. To see more state-specific statistics, visit the NHTSA 2021 Traffic Safety Fact sheet.
Senior Transportation: City of Albuquerque
More than 70,000 one-way transportation trips are provided to seniors in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County annually. The trips vary from group rides to meal sites for lunch and activities to grocery stores, to individual rides to medical appointments. Transportation is also provided to volunteer stations for Foster Grandparents.
New Mexico Department of Transportation
The New Mexico Department of Transportation's goal is to provide a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public while promoting economic development and preserving the environment of New Mexico.