ZIP 89011 (Henderson, NV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 89011: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clark 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
7.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Clark County compares with Nevada
Clark County against Nevada and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clark County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clark County | Nevada | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 13.4 | 21.8 | 49.7 | 39% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 5.7 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 96% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.1% | 9.0% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 42.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.3% | 32.2% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Compared with Nevada, Clark County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Clark County at a glance: 0.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.6% across Nevada.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,902 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clark County. They injured 2,349 people and killed 220.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.0%).
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.4% in Nevada.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 6.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 7.6% in Nevada.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-612 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-582 (3), E Sahara Ave (2) and Eastern Ave (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 135 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Nevada.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (12% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 7.4, vs 5.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 89011 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clark County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-612, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Clark 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 Clark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-612 | 4 |
| SR-582 | 3 |
| E Sahara Ave | 2 |
| Eastern Ave | 2 |
| S Eastern Ave | 2 |
| S Lamb Blvd | 2 |
| SR-147 | 2 |
| American Pacific Dr | 1 |
| Burnham Ave | 1 |
| CR-147 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clark County) |
|---|---|
| N Lamb Blvd | 35 |
| E Cheyenne Ave | 33 |
| W Cheyenne Ave | 21 |
| N Nellis Blvd | 21 |
| E Craig Rd | 21 |
| Cheyenne Ave | 17 |
| E Lake Mead Blvd | 17 |
| Losee Rd | 17 |
ZIP 89011 at a glance
| Population | 37,538 |
| Density | 878 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,136 |
| Median home value | $479,354 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clark 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 | 124 | — | 13.3 |
| 2000s | 319 | +159% | 18.1 |
| 2010s | 251 | -21% | 11.1 |
| 2020s | 345 | +37% | 20.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 124 to 345. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 14.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 20.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 89011
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 89011?
Clark County has had 3,902 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,349 people and killing 220.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 89011?
NHTSA data shows SR-612 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 89011 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 89011?
Truck crashes in Clark County peak in June, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 89011?
135 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clark County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 89011 compared with Nevada?
Clark County records 13.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 21.8 across Nevada.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 89011?
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.