Eureka County, NV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Eureka 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
1 of 204 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Eureka County compares with Nevada
Eureka County against Nevada and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Eureka County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Eureka County | Nevada | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 842.7 | 21.8 | 49.7 | 38.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 5.7 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 74% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.7% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.3% | 9.0% | 13.8% | 2.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.3% | 42.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.9% | 32.2% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Eureka County has lower values than Nevada for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Eureka County: 21.3% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Nevada: 9.0%).
Overview
Police reported 204 crashes involving commercial trucks in Eureka County since 2015: 103 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 3.4%.
November through March accounts for 48.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.4% in Nevada.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
16.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.6% across Nevada.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-278 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by I-80 (3) and SR-766 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Nevada: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Eureka County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-278, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.7% of truck crashes here, more than Nevada; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Eureka County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Eureka County) |
|---|---|
| SR-278 | 4 |
| I-80 | 3 |
| SR-766 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Eureka County) |
|---|---|
| I 80 Mm18Eu | 9 |
| I-80 | 4 |
| I80 / 10Mm | 4 |
| Ir80 | 4 |
| Ir80 Mm15Eu | 4 |
| I 80 Mm10Eu | 3 |
| I 80 Mm11Eu | 3 |
| I 80 Mm9Eu | 3 |
Eureka County at a glance
| Population | 1,877 |
| Land area | 4,175.7 sq mi |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $64,709 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Eureka 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 | 12 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 13 | +2% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 11 | -13% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 16 | +47% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 16 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 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Eureka County
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Questions fleets ask about Eureka County
How many truck accidents are there in Eureka County?
204 truck crashes have been reported in Eureka County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 103 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Eureka County?
SR-278 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Eureka County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Eureka County?
January has the most truck crashes in Eureka County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Eureka County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Eureka County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Eureka County compared with Nevada?
The yearly rate is 842.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Eureka County, vs 21.8 for Nevada.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Eureka County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.