Clark County, NV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clark County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Clark County compares with Nevada
Clark County against Nevada and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clark County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clark County | Nevada | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 13.4 | 21.8 | 49.7 | 39% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 5.7 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 96% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.1% | 9.0% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 42.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.3% | 32.2% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Clark County sits below Nevada on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Clark County at a glance: 0.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Nevada: 7.6%).
Overview
Police reported 3,902 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clark County since 2015: 2,349 people were injured and 220 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.0%).
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.4% in Nevada.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (6.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 7.6% in Nevada.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-15 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (41). After it: US-95 (11), SR-604 (9) and SR-574 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 135 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Nevada.
Their busiest month is January, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 7.4, vs 5.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Clark County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clark County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-15; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Clark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Clark County) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 41 |
| US-95 | 11 |
| SR-604 | 9 |
| SR-574 | 5 |
| US-93 | 5 |
| SR-160 | 4 |
| SR-612 | 4 |
| I-11 | 3 |
| SR-159 | 3 |
| SR-582 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clark County) |
|---|---|
| N Lamb Blvd | 35 |
| E Cheyenne Ave | 33 |
| W Cheyenne Ave | 21 |
| N Nellis Blvd | 21 |
| E Craig Rd | 21 |
| Cheyenne Ave | 17 |
| E Lake Mead Blvd | 17 |
| Losee Rd | 17 |
Clark County at a glance
| Population | 2,398,871 |
| Land area | 7,891.7 sq mi |
| Density | 304 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $79,794 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clark County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 124 | — | 13.3 |
| 2000s | 319 | +159% | 18.1 |
| 2010s | 251 | -21% | 11.1 |
| 2020s | 345 | +37% | 20.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 124 to 345. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 14.8 a year in 2016–19, 20.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Clark County
ZIP codes in Clark County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Clark County
How many truck crashes happen in Clark County?
3,902 truck crashes have been reported in Clark County since 2015, with 220 deaths and 2,349 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Clark County?
I-15 had 41 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Clark County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Clark County?
Truck crashes in Clark County peak in June, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Clark County?
Since 2015, Clark County has reported 135 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Clark County compare with Nevada for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Clark County has 13.4 truck crashes a year; Nevada has 21.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Clark County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.