ZIP 89052 (Henderson, NV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 89052: 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.
The headline for Clark County: 0.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Nevada: 7.6%).
Overview
Clark County has recorded 3,902 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,349 people injured and 220 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a 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.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 6.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nevada: 7.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-15 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by SR-604 (4), E Warm Springs Rd (2) and Eastern Ave (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
135 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (Nevada: 2.2%).
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 89052 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-15; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Clark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 7 |
| SR-604 | 4 |
| E Warm Springs Rd | 2 |
| Eastern Ave | 2 |
| Las Vegas Blvd | 2 |
| SR-160 | 2 |
| SR-592 | 2 |
| W Sunset Rd | 2 |
| American Pacific Dr | 1 |
| Bermuda Rd | 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 89052 at a glance
| Population | 60,888 |
| Density | 1,443 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,999 |
| Median home value | $624,041 |
| 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 |
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 89052
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 89052?
Clark County has had 3,902 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,349 people and killing 220.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 89052?
NHTSA data shows I-15 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 89052 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 89052?
Truck crashes in Clark County peak in June, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 89052?
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 89052 compared with Nevada?
Clark County records 13.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 21.8 across Nevada.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 89052?
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.