ZIP 89143 (Las Vegas, NV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 89143: 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 has lower values than Nevada for 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.
The headline for Clark County: 0.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Nevada: 7.6%).
Overview
Since 2015, 3,902 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clark County. They injured 2,349 people and killed 220.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.4% for Nevada.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out 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
US-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 89143 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-574 (2), CR-215 (1) and CR-215 W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 135 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Nevada.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (12% of them).
They recorded 7.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 5.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 89143 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-95, 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
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) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 3 |
| SR-574 | 2 |
| CR-215 | 1 |
| CR-215 W | 1 |
| I-215 | 1 |
| N Decatur Blvd | 1 |
| N Durango Dr | 1 |
| N Rainbow Blvd | 1 |
| Parking Lot Way | 1 |
| SR-599 | 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 89143 at a glance
| Population | 14,683 |
| Density | 1,616 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $112,004 |
| Median home value | $463,019 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 89143
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 89143?
Clark County has had 3,902 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,349 people and killing 220.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 89143?
NHTSA data shows US-95 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 89143 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 89143?
June has the most truck crashes in Clark County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 89143?
Since 2015, Clark County has reported 135 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 89143 compare with Nevada?
Per 100,000 residents, Clark County has 13.4 truck crashes a year; Nevada has 21.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 89143?
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.