Humboldt County, NV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Humboldt 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
2 of 289 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Humboldt County compares with Nevada
Humboldt County against Nevada and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Humboldt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Humboldt County | Nevada | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 141.3 | 21.8 | 49.7 | 6.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 5.7 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 66% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.3% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 2.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.9% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.1% | 9.0% | 13.8% | 2.0× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.2% | 42.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 44.7% | 32.2% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Humboldt County has lower values than Nevada for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Humboldt County: 20.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Nevada: 7.6%).
Overview
Police reported 289 crashes involving commercial trucks in Humboldt County since 2015: 130 people were injured and 18 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.2%.
November through March accounts for 49.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.4% in Nevada.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 6.6% of truck crashes.
20.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.6% across Nevada.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by I-80 (3), SR-140 (1) and SR-294 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 2.2% across Nevada.
Route planning tips for Humboldt County fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 20.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Nevada; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Humboldt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Humboldt County) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 4 |
| I-80 | 3 |
| SR-140 | 1 |
| SR-294 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Humboldt County) |
|---|---|
| Ir80 Mm23Hu | 7 |
| US-95 | 6 |
| I 80 Mm35Hu | 6 |
| Ir 80 | 5 |
| Ir80 | 4 |
| I 80 Mm30Hu | 3 |
| I 80 Mm46Hu | 3 |
| Ir80 Mm5Hu | 3 |
Humboldt County at a glance
| Population | 17,116 |
| Land area | 9,640.8 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $82,000 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Humboldt 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 | 22 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 20 | -7% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 18 | -12% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 28 | +55% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Humboldt County
ZIP codes in Humboldt County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Humboldt County
How common are truck crashes in Humboldt County?
Since 2015, 289 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Humboldt County (130 injured, 18 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Humboldt County?
US-95 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Humboldt County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Humboldt County?
December has the most truck crashes in Humboldt County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Humboldt County?
Since 2015, Humboldt County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Humboldt County compared with Nevada?
Per 100,000 residents, Humboldt County has 141.3 truck crashes a year; Nevada has 21.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Humboldt County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.