ZIP 89047 (Silverpeak, NV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 89047: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Esmeralda 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 99 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Esmeralda County compares with Nevada
Esmeralda County against Nevada and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Esmeralda County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Esmeralda County | Nevada | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 1,149.0 | 21.8 | 49.7 | 52.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 19.8 | 5.7 | 3.4 | 3.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 38% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.8% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.3% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 36% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 9.0% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.5% | 42.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 44.0% | 32.2% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Esmeralda County has lower values than Nevada for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Esmeralda County: 19.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Nevada: 5.7).
Overview
Esmeralda County has recorded 99 truck crashes since 2015, with 31 people injured and 18 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 44 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in September (3.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.4% for Nevada.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 am than at any other hour (8.1%).
19.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.6% across Nevada.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 89047 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Esmeralda County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 89047 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 19.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Nevada), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Esmeralda 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 (Esmeralda County) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 5 |
| R2 - Us95/44Mm | 3 |
| Us95 Mm44Es | 3 |
| Nhpc | 2 |
| R2 - Us6/18Mm | 2 |
| R2 - Us6/24Mm | 2 |
| R2 - Us6/36Mm | 2 |
| R2 - Us95/17Mm | 2 |
ZIP 89047 at a glance
| Population | 222 |
| Density | 87 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Esmeralda 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 | 5 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | +26% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 6 | -2% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 10 | +75% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 89047
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 89047?
Esmeralda County has had 99 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 31 people and killing 18.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 89047?
The worst month is February: 12.1% of truck crashes in Esmeralda County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 89047?
Since 2015, Esmeralda County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 89047 compare with Nevada for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 1,149.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Esmeralda County, vs 21.8 for Nevada.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 89047?
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.