ZIP 89044 (Henderson, NV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 89044: 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. It runs above Nevada on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Clark County: 0.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.6% across Nevada.
Overview
Clark County has recorded 3,902 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,349 people injured and 220 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.4% for Nevada.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (6.5%).
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nevada: 7.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 89044 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-15 (3), SR-604 (3), E Warm Springs Rd (2), Eastern Ave (2) and US-95 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 135 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 2.2% in Nevada.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (12% of them).
They recorded 7.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 5.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 89044 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 3 |
| SR-604 | 3 |
| E Warm Springs Rd | 2 |
| Eastern Ave | 2 |
| US-95 | 2 |
| American Pacific Dr | 1 |
| Bermuda Rd | 1 |
| Cactus Ave | 1 |
| Eastgate Dr | 1 |
| Green Valley Pkwy | 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 89044 at a glance
| Population | 30,818 |
| Density | 204 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $108,155 |
| Median home value | $570,713 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 89044
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 89044?
3,902 truck crashes have been reported in Clark County since 2015, with 220 deaths and 2,349 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 89044?
Truck crashes in Clark County peak in June, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 89044?
Garbage trucks were involved in 135 reported crashes in Clark County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 89044 compared with Nevada?
Per 100,000 residents, Clark County has 13.4 truck crashes a year; Nevada has 21.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 89044?
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.