ZIP 89085 (North Las Vegas, NV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 89085: 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 |
Clark County sits below Nevada on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
ZIP 89085 at a glance: 2.1× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 89085: 2.5 in 2016–19, 5.2 in 2020–24.
Overview
Police reported 3,902 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clark County since 2015: 2,349 people were injured and 220 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 89085 happened on I-15 (5), SR-574 (5), US-95 (3), W Lake Mead Blvd (2) and Belmont St (1); no road leads clearly.
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 89085 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 | 5 |
| SR-574 | 5 |
| US-95 | 3 |
| W Lake Mead Blvd | 2 |
| Belmont St | 1 |
| CR-215 | 1 |
| CR-215 W | 1 |
| Colleen Dr | 1 |
| E Lake Mead Blvd | 1 |
| E Ogden Ave | 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 89085 at a glance
| Population | 4,934 |
| Density | 3,763 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $111,453 |
| Median home value | $473,493 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 124 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 345. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 89085
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 89085?
3,902 truck crashes have been reported in Clark County since 2015, with 220 deaths and 2,349 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 89085?
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 89085?
Since 2015, Clark County has reported 135 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 89085 compare with Nevada for truck crashes?
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 89085?
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.