Nye County, NV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Nye 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
4 of 229 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Nye County compares with Nevada
Nye County against Nevada and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nye County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nye County | Nevada | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.6 | 21.8 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 15.0 | 5.7 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.2% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.4% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.2% | 9.0% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 42.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 37.2% | 32.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Nye County has lower values than Nevada for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Nye County at a glance: 15.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 5.7 in Nevada.
Overview
Since 2015, 229 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Nye County. They injured 127 people and killed 36.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 14.4% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 44.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.4% in Nevada.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
8.2% 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 (13). It is followed by SR-318 (2), SR-361 (2) and Bell Vista Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.2% across Nevada.
Route planning tips for Nye County fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Nye 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 8.2% 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 Nye County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Nye County) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 13 |
| SR-318 | 2 |
| SR-361 | 2 |
| Bell Vista Ave | 1 |
| Manse Rd | 1 |
| Mercury Highway | 1 |
| US-6 | 1 |
| US-95S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nye County) |
|---|---|
| Sr318 Mm20Ny | 4 |
| R1 - Us95/7 | 3 |
| SR-376 | 3 |
| R1 - Sr318/4Mm | 2 |
| R1 - Sr373/3 | 2 |
| R1 - Us95/13 | 2 |
| R1 - Us95/Mm 99 | 2 |
| R1 - Us95/Mm79 | 2 |
Nye County at a glance
| Population | 55,990 |
| Land area | 18,181.9 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $60,992 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nye 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 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 13 | +29% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 13 | -2% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 24 | +90% | 3.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 24 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 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Nye County
ZIP codes in Nye County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Nye County
How common are truck crashes in Nye County?
Since 2015, 229 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Nye County (127 injured, 36 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Nye County?
US-95 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Nye County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Nye County?
Truck crashes in Nye County peak in May, with 14.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Nye County?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Nye County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Nye County compare with Nevada for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Nye County has 33.6 truck crashes a year; Nevada has 21.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Nye 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.