ZIP 89121 (Las Vegas, NV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 89121: 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. It runs above Nevada on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Clark County: 0.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.6% in Nevada.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,902 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clark County. They injured 2,349 people and killed 220.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.0%.
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.4% in Nevada.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (6.5%).
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.6% across Nevada.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-15 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). After it: SR-574 (5), SR-612 (4) and SR-582 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 135 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Nevada.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (12%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 7.4, vs 5.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 89121 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-15 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 11 |
| SR-574 | 5 |
| SR-612 | 4 |
| SR-582 | 3 |
| SR-592 | 3 |
| E Lake Mead Blvd | 2 |
| E Sahara Ave | 2 |
| E Warm Springs Rd | 2 |
| Eastern Ave | 2 |
| Las Vegas Blvd | 2 |
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 89121 at a glance
| Population | 68,406 |
| Density | 2,877 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,758 |
| Median home value | $307,803 |
| Home ownership | 51% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 14.8 a year in 2016–19, 20.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 89121
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 89121?
3,902 truck crashes have been reported in Clark County since 2015, with 220 deaths and 2,349 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 89121?
Since 2015, I-15 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 89121: 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 89121?
The worst month is June: 9.9% of truck crashes in Clark County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 89121?
Since 2015, Clark County has reported 135 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 89121 compare with Nevada for truck crashes?
Clark County records 13.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 21.8 across Nevada.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 89121?
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.