Ely, NV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ely: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ely and White Pine County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use White Pine County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 176 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How White Pine County compares with Nevada
White Pine County against Nevada and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where White Pine County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | White Pine County | Nevada | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 170.4 | 21.8 | 49.7 | 7.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 5.7 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 16% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.5% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 3.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.6% | 9.0% | 13.8% | 2.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.8% | 42.4% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 43.1% | 32.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
White Pine County has lower values than Nevada for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
White Pine County at a glance: 27.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.6% in Nevada.
Overview
White Pine County has recorded 176 truck crashes since 2015, with 89 people injured and 11 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 25 days.
With 9 truck crashes reported in Ely since 2015, this page uses White Pine County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
66% of truck crash reports in White Pine County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 14.8% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 53.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.4% for Nevada.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 6.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 27.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nevada: 7.6%).
Where crashes happen
US-6 leads within 10 miles of Ely with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-93 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Nevada: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Ely fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-6 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 27.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Nevada; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 White Pine County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 4 |
| US-93 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (White Pine County) |
|---|---|
| Us6 / 32Mm | 11 |
| US-93 | 4 |
| Us50 Mm24Wp | 4 |
| Us6 Mm29Wp | 4 |
| Sr318 Mm22Wp | 3 |
| Us6 Mm33Wp | 3 |
| R3 - Us6 Wpmm26 | 2 |
| R3 - Us6/31Mm | 2 |
Ely at a glance
| Population | 3,892 |
| Land area | 7.6 sq mi |
| Density | 510 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in White Pine 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 | 9 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 10 | +8% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 10 | -1% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 17 | +72% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ely
How many truck crashes happen in Ely?
Since 2015, 176 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in White Pine County (89 injured, 11 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Ely?
Since 2015, US-6 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ely: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Ely?
December has the most truck crashes in White Pine County, 14.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Ely?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in White Pine County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Ely compare with Nevada for truck crashes?
White Pine County records 170.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 21.8 across Nevada.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ely?
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.