Lyon County, NV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lyon 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
5 of 285 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lyon County compares with Nevada
Lyon County against Nevada and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lyon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lyon County | Nevada | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.7 | 21.8 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 5.7 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 12% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.8% | 7.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.6% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.7% | 9.0% | 13.8% | 48% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.9% | 42.4% | 41.9% | 20% below the state |
| After dark | 31.9% | 32.2% | 24.8% | same |
Lyon 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 morning rush (6–10 am).
Lyon County at a glance: September 15.4% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 285 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lyon County. They injured 120 people and killed 11.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (15.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.4% for Nevada.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.8% of truck crashes, compared with 7.6% in Nevada.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-50 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come US-95A (3), I-80 (1) and SR-208 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.2% across Nevada.
Route planning tips for Lyon County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-50; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 29.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Nevada; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Lyon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lyon County) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 5 |
| US-95A | 3 |
| I-80 | 1 |
| SR-208 | 1 |
| SR-827 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lyon County) |
|---|---|
| R2 - I80/46Mm | 14 |
| R2 - I80/58Mm | 8 |
| R2 - Us50/Sr439 | 5 |
| R2 - I80/48Mm | 4 |
| R2 - Ir80/6Mm | 4 |
| R2 - Sr439/Us50 | 4 |
| R2 - Us50/27Mm | 4 |
| I80 / 53Mm | 3 |
Lyon County at a glance
| Population | 63,718 |
| Land area | 2,003.1 sq mi |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $76,021 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lyon 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 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 14 | +10% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 15 | +12% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 28 | +81% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 28. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lyon County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Lyon County
How common are truck crashes in Lyon County?
Since 2015, 285 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lyon County (120 injured, 11 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lyon County?
US-50 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Lyon County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lyon County?
The worst month is September: 15.4% of truck crashes in Lyon County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lyon County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Lyon County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Lyon County compared with Nevada?
The yearly rate is 36.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lyon County, vs 21.8 for Nevada.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lyon 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.