ZIP 89061 (Pahrump, NV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 89061: 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 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Nevada: 5.7).
Overview
Since 2015, 229 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Nye County. They injured 127 people and killed 36.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 14.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.4% of truck crashes, against 42.4% across Nevada.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.6% in Nevada.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 89061 since 2015: Manse Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 2.2% in Nevada.
Route planning tips for ZIP 89061 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 89061 at a glance
| Population | 8,141 |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,991 |
| Median home value | $345,502 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 89061
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 89061?
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 89061?
Truck crashes in Nye County peak in May, with 14.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 89061?
Since 2015, Nye County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 89061 compare with Nevada?
Nye County records 33.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 21.8 across Nevada.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 89061?
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.