ZIP 89142 (Las Vegas, NV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 89142: 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.
What stands out in Clark County: 0.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Nevada: 7.6%).
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
Truck crashes peak in June (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.0%).
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.4% in Nevada.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 6.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 7.6% in Nevada.
Where crashes happen
I-15 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 89142 with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-604 (6), SR-574 (4) and SR-612 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 135 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Nevada.
Their busiest month is January, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 7.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 5.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 89142 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-15, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 | 13 |
| SR-604 | 6 |
| SR-574 | 4 |
| SR-612 | 4 |
| SR-582 | 3 |
| E Lake Mead Blvd | 2 |
| E Sahara Ave | 2 |
| E Warm Springs Rd | 2 |
| Las Vegas Blvd | 2 |
| S Eastern Ave | 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 89142 at a glance
| Population | 35,179 |
| Density | 2,266 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,233 |
| Median home value | $345,016 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 14.8 a year in 2016–19 and 20.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 89142
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 89142?
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 89142?
I-15 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 89142 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 89142?
June has the most truck crashes in Clark County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 89142?
Garbage trucks were involved in 135 reported crashes in Clark County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 89142 compared with Nevada?
The yearly rate is 13.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clark County, vs 21.8 for Nevada.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 89142?
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.