ZIP 89012 (Henderson, NV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 89012: 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 |
Clark County sits below Nevada on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Clark County: 0.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Nevada: 7.6%).
Overview
Police reported 3,902 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clark County since 2015: 2,349 people were injured and 220 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 42.4% across Nevada.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 6.5% of truck crashes.
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.6% across Nevada.
Where crashes happen
I-15 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 89012 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-582 (3), SR-604 (3) and E Warm Springs Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 135 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 2.2% in Nevada.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (12%).
They recorded 7.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 5.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 89012 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clark County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-15; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 5 |
| SR-582 | 3 |
| SR-604 | 3 |
| E Warm Springs Rd | 2 |
| Eastern Ave | 2 |
| Las Vegas Blvd | 2 |
| S Lamb Blvd | 2 |
| SR-592 | 2 |
| SR-612 | 2 |
| American Pacific Dr | 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 89012 at a glance
| Population | 38,339 |
| Density | 1,382 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $98,053 |
| Median home value | $494,538 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 124 a year in the 1990s and 345 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 14.8 a year in 2016–19, 20.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 89012
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 89012?
Clark County has had 3,902 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,349 people and killing 220.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 89012?
Since 2015, I-15 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 89012: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 89012?
Truck crashes in Clark County peak in June, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 89012?
Garbage trucks were involved in 135 reported crashes in Clark County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 89012 compare with Nevada for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 13.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clark County, vs 21.8 for Nevada.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 89012?
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.