Pershing County, NV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pershing 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 245 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pershing County compares with Nevada
Pershing County against Nevada and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pershing County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pershing County | Nevada | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 299.0 | 21.8 | 49.7 | 13.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 5.7 | 3.4 | 42% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 30% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.4% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.6% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.2% | 9.0% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.1% | 42.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 52.1% | 32.2% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Pershing County has lower values than Nevada for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Nevada on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Pershing County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Nevada.
Overview
Since 2015, 245 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pershing County. They injured 86 people and killed 7.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 13.9% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (4.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.1% of truck crashes, against 42.4% across Nevada.
The busiest hour is 1–2 am, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.4% of truck crashes, compared with 7.6% in Nevada.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads in Pershing County with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Pershing County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Pershing County fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.4% of truck crashes here, more than Nevada; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Pershing County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Pershing County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 7 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pershing County) |
|---|---|
| I80 / 57Mm | 6 |
| Ir 80 | 5 |
| R2 - I80/102Mm | 5 |
| R2 - I80/89Mm | 5 |
| R2 - I80/95Mm | 5 |
| Ir80 Mm66Pe | 4 |
| R2 - I80/92Mm | 4 |
| I 80 Mm41Pe | 3 |
Pershing County at a glance
| Population | 6,536 |
| Land area | 6,036.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $69,089 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pershing 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 | 17 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 14 | -14% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 10 | -29% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 26 | +155% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Pershing County
ZIP codes in Pershing County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Pershing County
How many truck crashes happen in Pershing County?
Since 2015, 245 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pershing County (86 injured, 7 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Pershing County?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Pershing County: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in Pershing County?
The worst month is December: 13.9% of truck crashes in Pershing County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Pershing County?
Since 2015, Pershing County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Pershing County compared with Nevada?
Pershing County records 299.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 21.8 across Nevada.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pershing 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.