SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) — June 6 is national "Secure your Load" day. To commemorate, the New Mexico Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to secure items or material when hauling loads. This can prevent crashes, unnecessary delays, disruptions, injuries, property damage and even fatalities.

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According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, a 20-pound object falling off a vehicle going 55mph will strike with an impact of 1,000 pounds, which is the equivalent of a 6-person hot tub or 4 full-s

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