Sun Valley, NV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sun Valley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sun Valley 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. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Sun Valley: 2.4× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of Sun Valley (1.2 → 3.0).
Overview
Washoe County has recorded 1,343 truck crashes since 2015, with 591 people injured and 40 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Sun Valley 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
Truck crashes peak in August (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 42.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.4% in Nevada.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
Road surface: 10.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nevada: 7.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come E 4th St (2), E 5th St (1) and E Greg St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 28 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.2% in Nevada.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (14%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Sun Valley fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Washoe County.
- Morning starts matter: 24.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Nevada.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 7 |
| E 4th St | 2 |
| E 5th St | 1 |
| E Greg St | 1 |
| Glendale Ave | 1 |
| Mill St | 1 |
| Morrill Ave | 1 |
| N Mccarran Blvd | 1 |
| SR-445 | 1 |
| SR-653 | 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 |
Sun Valley at a glance
| Land area | 14.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 89433) | $75,984 |
| Median home value (ZIP 89433) | $347,525 |
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. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sun Valley
How common are truck crashes in Sun Valley?
Since 2015, 1,343 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washoe County (591 injured, 40 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Sun Valley?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sun Valley: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Sun Valley?
August has the most truck crashes in Washoe County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sun Valley?
28 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washoe County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Sun Valley compared with Nevada?
Per 100,000 residents, Washoe County has 21.9 truck crashes a year; Nevada has 21.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Sun Valley?
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.