Lander County, NV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lander 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 140 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lander County compares with Nevada
Lander County against Nevada and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lander County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lander County | Nevada | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 194.9 | 21.8 | 49.7 | 8.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 5.7 | 3.4 | 16% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 44% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.7% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.6% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.9% | 9.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 42.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.9% | 32.2% | 24.8% | same |
Lander County sits below Nevada on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Lander County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Nevada.
Overview
Police reported 140 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lander County since 2015: 45 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.9% of truck crashes, against 42.4% across Nevada.
The busiest hour is 5–6 am, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nevada: 7.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Lander County since 2015 were spread across roads: I-80 (1), US-50 (1) and US-50W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lander County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Lander County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 13.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Nevada; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Lander County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lander County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
| US-50W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lander County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 80 | 3 |
| Ir80 Mm1La | 3 |
| Us50 Mm25La | 3 |
| Cortez Mine Rd | 2 |
| Ir80 | 2 |
| Ir80 Mm2La | 2 |
| Ir80 Mm6La | 2 |
| Ir80 Mm7La | 2 |
Lander County at a glance
| Population | 5,785 |
| Land area | 5,519.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $89,014 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lander 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 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 10 | -14% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 8 | -25% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 13 | +73% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lander County
ZIP codes in Lander County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Lander County
How common are truck crashes in Lander County?
Since 2015, 140 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lander County (45 injured, 7 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lander County?
The worst month is July: 11.4% of truck crashes in Lander County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lander County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lander County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lander County compared with Nevada?
Per 100,000 residents, Lander County has 194.9 truck crashes a year; Nevada has 21.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lander 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.