Esmeralda County, NV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Esmeralda 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
0 of 99 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Esmeralda County compares with Nevada
Esmeralda County against Nevada and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Esmeralda County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Esmeralda County | Nevada | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 1,149.0 | 21.8 | 49.7 | 52.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 19.8 | 5.7 | 3.4 | 3.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 38% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.8% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.3% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 36% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 9.0% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.5% | 42.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 44.0% | 32.2% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Nevada, Esmeralda County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Nevada on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Esmeralda County at a glance: 19.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Nevada: 5.7).
Overview
Esmeralda County has recorded 99 truck crashes since 2015, with 31 people injured and 18 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 44 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 3.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.4% for Nevada.
By time of day, 4–5 am stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.8% of truck crashes, compared with 7.6% in Nevada.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Esmeralda County happened on US-6 (4) and US-95 (4); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Esmeralda County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Esmeralda County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 19.8% 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
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 Esmeralda County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Esmeralda County) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 4 |
| US-95 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Esmeralda County) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 5 |
| R2 - Us95/44Mm | 3 |
| Us95 Mm44Es | 3 |
| Nhpc | 2 |
| R2 - Us6/18Mm | 2 |
| R2 - Us6/24Mm | 2 |
| R2 - Us6/36Mm | 2 |
| R2 - Us95/17Mm | 2 |
Esmeralda County at a glance
| Population | 720 |
| Land area | 3,581.9 sq mi |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $71,677 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Esmeralda 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | +26% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 6 | -2% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 10 | +75% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Esmeralda County
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Questions fleets ask about Esmeralda County
How many truck accidents are there in Esmeralda County?
99 truck crashes have been reported in Esmeralda County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 31 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Esmeralda County?
The worst month is February: 12.1% of truck crashes in Esmeralda County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Esmeralda County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Esmeralda County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Esmeralda County compare with Nevada for truck crashes?
Esmeralda County records 1,149.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 21.8 across Nevada.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Esmeralda County?
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.