Topaz Ranch Estates, NV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Topaz Ranch Estates: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Topaz Ranch Estates 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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.
Douglas County at a glance: January worst month: 12.4% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
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.
Topaz Ranch Estates had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Douglas County numbers.
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
Truck crashes peak in January (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in November (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
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Topaz Ranch Estates since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Nevada: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Topaz Ranch Estates fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Topaz Ranch Estates at a glance
| Land area | 14.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 89410) | $83,108 |
| Median home value (ZIP 89410) | $582,370 |
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. 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 Topaz Ranch Estates
How common are truck crashes in Topaz Ranch Estates?
Since 2015, 105 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Douglas County (50 injured, 7 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Topaz Ranch Estates?
Truck crashes in Douglas County peak in January, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Topaz Ranch Estates?
Since 2015, Douglas County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Topaz Ranch Estates compare with Nevada?
The yearly rate is 17.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Douglas County, vs 21.8 for Nevada.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Topaz Ranch Estates?
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.