Mineral County, NV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mineral 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 295 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mineral County compares with Nevada
Mineral County against Nevada and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mineral County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mineral County | Nevada | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 552.6 | 21.8 | 49.7 | 25.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.0 | 5.7 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.1% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.0% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 38% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.9% | 9.0% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.8% | 42.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 48.2% | 32.2% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with Nevada, Mineral County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Mineral County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Nevada.
Overview
Since 2015, 295 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mineral County. They injured 164 people and killed 20.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (15.9% of the year) and are lowest in October (4.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.8% of truck crashes, against 42.4% across Nevada.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
12.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.6% across Nevada.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Mineral County is US-95, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-360 (1), US-6 (1) and US-95N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mineral County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Mineral County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mineral County.
- Look at alternatives to US-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.1% of truck crashes here, more than Nevada; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Mineral County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Mineral County) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 11 |
| SR-360 | 1 |
| US-6 | 1 |
| US-95N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mineral County) |
|---|---|
| R2 - Us95/56Mm | 11 |
| R2 - Us95/55Mm | 8 |
| R2 - Us6/5Mm | 7 |
| R2 - Sr362/1Mm | 6 |
| R2 - Sr360/17Mm | 5 |
| R2 - Us6/6Mm | 5 |
| R2 - Us95/57Mm | 5 |
| R2 - Us95/58Mm | 5 |
Mineral County at a glance
| Population | 4,475 |
| Land area | 3,751.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $55,290 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mineral 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 | 10 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 11 | +13% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 15 | +37% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 31 | +113% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 31 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 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Mineral County
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Questions fleets ask about Mineral County
How many truck crashes happen in Mineral County?
295 truck crashes have been reported in Mineral County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 164 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Mineral County?
US-95 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Mineral County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Mineral County?
The worst month is February: 15.9% of truck crashes in Mineral County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Mineral County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Mineral County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Mineral County compare with Nevada for truck crashes?
Mineral County records 552.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 21.8 across Nevada.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Mineral 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.