ZIP 89048 (Pahrump, NV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 89048: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Nye 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
4 of 229 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Nye County compares with Nevada
Nye County against Nevada and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nye County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nye County | Nevada | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.6 | 21.8 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 15.0 | 5.7 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.2% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.4% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.2% | 9.0% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 42.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 37.2% | 32.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Nye County sits below Nevada on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Nevada on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Nye County at a glance: 15.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 5.7 in Nevada.
Overview
Since 2015, 229 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Nye County. They injured 127 people and killed 36.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (14.4% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.4% for Nevada.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nevada: 7.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 89048 since 2015 were spread across roads: Manse Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.2% across Nevada.
Route planning tips for ZIP 89048 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.2% of truck crashes here, more than Nevada; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Nye County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Manse Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nye County) |
|---|---|
| Sr318 Mm20Ny | 4 |
| R1 - Us95/7 | 3 |
| SR-376 | 3 |
| R1 - Sr318/4Mm | 2 |
| R1 - Sr373/3 | 2 |
| R1 - Us95/13 | 2 |
| R1 - Us95/Mm 99 | 2 |
| R1 - Us95/Mm79 | 2 |
ZIP 89048 at a glance
| Population | 26,486 |
| Density | 119 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,367 |
| Median home value | $302,549 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nye 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 | 10 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 13 | +29% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 13 | -2% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 24 | +90% | 3.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 89048
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 89048?
Nye County has had 229 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 127 people and killing 36.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 89048?
The worst month is May: 14.4% of truck crashes in Nye County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 89048?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Nye County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 89048 compared with Nevada?
The yearly rate is 33.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Nye County, vs 21.8 for Nevada.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 89048?
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.