East Valley, NV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in East Valley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in East Valley and Douglas County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Douglas County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 105 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Douglas County compares with Nevada
Douglas County against Nevada and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Douglas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Douglas County | Nevada | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 17.6 | 21.8 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 5.7 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.4% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 9.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 42.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.9% | 32.2% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Douglas County has lower values than Nevada for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark. It runs above Nevada on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for East Valley: US-395 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of East Valley since 2015.
Overview
Douglas County has recorded 105 truck crashes since 2015, with 50 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 42 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in East Valley since 2015, this page uses Douglas County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
72% of truck crash reports in Douglas County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (1.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 42.4% across Nevada.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (11.4%).
Road surface: 10.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nevada: 7.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-395 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-207 (1) and SR-88 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Nevada: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for East Valley fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Douglas County.
- Look at alternatives to US-395 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.4% of truck crashes here, more than Nevada; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Douglas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-395 | 3 |
| SR-207 | 1 |
| SR-88 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Douglas County) |
|---|---|
| R2 - Us395/12Mm | 6 |
| R2 - Us395/19Mm | 3 |
| R2 - Us395/24Mm | 3 |
| R2 - Us50/3Mm | 3 |
| US-395 | 3 |
| US-50 | 3 |
| R2 - Sr207/3Mm | 2 |
| R2 - Sr88/8Mm | 2 |
East Valley at a glance
| Land area | 9.8 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Douglas 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 | 5 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 6 | +18% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 7 | +16% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 9 | +21% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about East Valley
How many truck crashes happen in East Valley?
Douglas County has had 105 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 50 people and killing 7.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in East Valley?
Since 2015, US-395 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of East Valley: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in East Valley?
The worst month is January: 12.4% of truck crashes in Douglas County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in East Valley?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Douglas County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in East Valley compare with Nevada?
Per 100,000 residents, Douglas County has 17.6 truck crashes a year; Nevada has 21.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in East Valley?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.