ZIP 89128 (Las Vegas, NV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 89128: 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 stands out for higher injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 89128: 2.9× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 89128 (3.2 → 9.4).
Overview
Police reported 3,902 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clark County since 2015: 2,349 people were injured and 220 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every 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
I-15 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 89128 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-574 (5), US-95 (3) and I-215 (2).
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%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 7.4 deaths compared with 5.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 89128 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.
- 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 Clark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 10 |
| SR-574 | 5 |
| US-95 | 3 |
| I-215 | 2 |
| Las Vegas Blvd | 2 |
| SR-159 | 2 |
| SR-592 | 2 |
| W Lake Mead Blvd | 2 |
| W Sunset Rd | 2 |
| Belmont St | 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 89128 at a glance
| Population | 40,040 |
| Density | 2,582 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,010 |
| Median home value | $413,982 |
| 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 124 a year in the 1990s and 345 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 89128
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 89128?
Since 2015, 3,902 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clark County (2,349 injured, 220 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 89128?
Since 2015, I-15 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 89128: 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 89128?
The worst month is June: 9.9% of truck crashes in Clark County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 89128?
Garbage trucks were involved in 135 reported crashes in Clark County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 89128 compare with Nevada?
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 89128?
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.