Mogul, NV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mogul: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mogul 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 |
Compared with Nevada, Washoe County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Mogul: I-80 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Mogul since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,343 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washoe County since 2015: 591 people were injured and 40 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Mogul since 2015, this page uses Washoe County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
August has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 42.4% across Nevada.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
10.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.6% across Nevada.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Mogul is I-80, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: E 4th St (2), US-395 (2) and E 5th St (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).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Mogul fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washoe County.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.5% of truck crashes here, more than Nevada; adjust start times where you can.
- With 10.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Nevada), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 5 |
| E 4th St | 2 |
| US-395 | 2 |
| E 5th St | 1 |
| Glendale Ave | 1 |
| I-580 | 1 |
| I-580N | 1 |
| Mill St | 1 |
| Morrill Ave | 1 |
| N Mccarran Blvd | 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 |
Mogul at a glance
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 89523) | $99,061 |
| Median home value (ZIP 89523) | $605,585 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 50 a year in the 1990s and 120 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mogul
How many truck accidents are there in Mogul?
Washoe County has had 1,343 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 591 people and killing 40.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Mogul?
I-80 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Mogul since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Mogul?
August has the most truck crashes in Washoe County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Mogul?
28 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washoe County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Mogul compare with Nevada for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 21.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washoe County, vs 21.8 for Nevada.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Mogul?
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.