Gardnerville, NV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gardnerville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gardnerville 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 sits below Nevada on 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 Gardnerville: US-395 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Gardnerville.
Overview
Since 2015, 105 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Douglas County. They injured 50 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 42 days.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Gardnerville 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
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.
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). After it: 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 Gardnerville fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Douglas County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-395; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 10.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Nevada), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 |
Gardnerville at a glance
| Land area | 4.8 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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
How many truck accidents are there in Gardnerville?
Since 2015, 105 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Douglas County (50 injured, 7 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Gardnerville?
Since 2015, US-395 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Gardnerville: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Gardnerville?
The worst month is January: 12.4% of truck crashes in Douglas County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Gardnerville?
Since 2015, Douglas County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Gardnerville compared with Nevada?
Douglas County records 17.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 21.8 across Nevada.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Gardnerville?
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.