Gardnerville Ranchos, NV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gardnerville Ranchos: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gardnerville Ranchos 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 |
Compared with Nevada, Douglas County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Gardnerville Ranchos at a glance: US-395 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Gardnerville Ranchos.
Overview
Since 2015, 105 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Douglas County. They injured 50 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 42 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Gardnerville Ranchos since 2015; patterns below come from Douglas County as a whole.
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
The worst month is January with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 1.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.4% for Nevada.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.4% of truck crashes, compared with 7.6% in Nevada.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-395 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-88 (2) and SR-207 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Nevada.
Route planning tips for Gardnerville Ranchos fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-395 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 10.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Nevada; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Douglas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-395 | 3 |
| SR-88 | 2 |
| SR-207 | 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 |
Gardnerville Ranchos at a glance
| Land area | 10.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 89460) | $92,292 |
| Median home value (ZIP 89460) | $508,783 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gardnerville Ranchos
How common are truck crashes in Gardnerville Ranchos?
105 truck crashes have been reported in Douglas County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 50 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Gardnerville Ranchos?
US-395 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Gardnerville Ranchos since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Gardnerville Ranchos?
January has the most truck crashes in Douglas County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Gardnerville Ranchos?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Douglas County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Gardnerville Ranchos compare with Nevada?
Douglas County records 17.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 21.8 across Nevada.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Gardnerville Ranchos?
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.