Fernley, NV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fernley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fernley and Washoe County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Washoe County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Washoe County compares with Nevada
Washoe County against Nevada and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washoe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washoe County | Nevada | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 21.9 | 21.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 5.7 | 3.4 | 49% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.5% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.2% | 9.0% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 42.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.8% | 32.2% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Washoe County has lower values than Nevada for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark. It runs above Nevada on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Washoe County: 10.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.6% in Nevada.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,343 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washoe County. They injured 591 people and killed 40.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Fernley since 2015; patterns below come from Washoe County as a whole.
63% of truck crash reports in Washoe County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.4% for Nevada.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nevada: 7.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fernley since 2015 were spread across roads: I-80 (2), I-80W (1) and US-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 28 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.2% across Nevada.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (14% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Fernley fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washoe County.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Washoe County.
- 24.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Nevada; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 10.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Nevada), plan winter equipment 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 Washoe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 2 |
| I-80W | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washoe County) |
|---|---|
| R2 - I80/Keystone | 16 |
| R2 - I80/Rock | 15 |
| R2 - I80/Sr445 | 15 |
| R2 - I80/Vista | 15 |
| R2 - Ir80/16Mm | 15 |
| R2 - Us395/26Mm | 14 |
| R2 - I80/17Mm | 14 |
| R2 - I80/5Mm | 13 |
Fernley at a glance
| Population | 25,508 |
| Land area | 122.7 sq mi |
| Density | 208 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 89442) | $64,444 |
| Median home value (ZIP 89442) | $94,302 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washoe 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 | 50 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 64 | +27% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 83 | +31% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 120 | +44% | 4.6 |
In the 1990s about 50 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 120. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fernley
How many truck crashes happen in Fernley?
Since 2015, 1,343 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washoe County (591 injured, 40 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fernley?
August has the most truck crashes in Washoe County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fernley?
Garbage trucks were involved in 28 reported crashes in Washoe County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Fernley compared with Nevada?
The yearly rate is 21.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washoe County, vs 21.8 for Nevada.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Fernley?
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.