ZIP 89008 (Caliente, NV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 89008: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lincoln County, 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 131 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Lincoln County compares with Nevada
Lincoln County against Nevada and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | Nevada | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 257.3 | 21.8 | 49.7 | 11.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.9 | 5.7 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.3% | 7.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.6% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 35% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.7% | 9.0% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.6% | 42.4% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 35.8% | 32.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Lincoln County sits below Nevada on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Nevada on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Lincoln County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.2% in Nevada.
Overview
Since 2015, 131 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lincoln County. They injured 63 people and killed 11.
That averages about one truck crash every 33 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 36.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.4% in Nevada.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nevada: 7.6%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 89008.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Lincoln County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 89008 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lincoln County.
- 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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| R1 - Sr318/Mm6 | 3 |
| R1 - Us93/29 | 3 |
| R1 - Sr318 | 2 |
| R1 - Sr318/ Mm35 | 2 |
| R1 - Sr318/ Sr375 | 2 |
| R1 - Us93/2 | 2 |
| R1 - Us93/6 | 2 |
| Sr318 / Mm 46 | 2 |
ZIP 89008 at a glance
| Population | 1,251 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $200,358 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | 7 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 9 | +30% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 8 | -17% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 14 | +77% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 89008
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 89008?
131 truck crashes have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 63 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 89008?
The worst month is June: 13.0% of truck crashes in Lincoln County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 89008?
Since 2015, Lincoln County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 89008 compare with Nevada for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lincoln County has 257.3 truck crashes a year; Nevada has 21.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 89008?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.