Lincoln County, NV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lincoln 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 131 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln County compares with Nevada
Lincoln County against Nevada and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | Nevada | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 257.3 | 21.8 | 49.7 | 11.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.9 | 5.7 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.3% | 7.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.6% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 35% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.7% | 9.0% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.6% | 42.4% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 35.8% | 32.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Lincoln County sits below Nevada 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 after dark.
What stands out in Lincoln County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Nevada.
Overview
Police reported 131 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lincoln County since 2015: 63 people were injured and 11 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 33 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (13.0% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.4% for Nevada.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
7.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.6% across Nevada.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Lincoln County is US-93, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-318 (3), SR-375 (1) and US-93S (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Lincoln County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-93 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| US-93 | 5 |
| SR-318 | 3 |
| SR-375 | 1 |
| US-93S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| R1 - Sr318/Mm6 | 3 |
| R1 - Us93/29 | 3 |
| R1 - Sr318 | 2 |
| R1 - Sr318/ Mm35 | 2 |
| R1 - Sr318/ Sr375 | 2 |
| R1 - Us93/2 | 2 |
| R1 - Us93/6 | 2 |
| Sr318 / Mm 46 | 2 |
Lincoln County at a glance
| Population | 4,345 |
| Land area | 10,633.4 sq mi |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $75,090 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | 7 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 9 | +30% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 8 | -17% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 14 | +77% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 14 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lincoln County
ZIP codes in Lincoln County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Lincoln County
How many truck crashes happen in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County has had 131 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 63 people and killing 11.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Lincoln County?
US-93 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Lincoln County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lincoln County?
The worst month is June: 13.0% of truck crashes in Lincoln County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lincoln County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Lincoln County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Lincoln County compare with Nevada?
Lincoln County records 257.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 21.8 across Nevada.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lincoln 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.