ZIP 89144 (Las Vegas, NV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 89144: 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 ZIP 89144: 3.7× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 89144 (1.8 → 6.4).
Overview
Clark County has recorded 3,902 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,349 people injured and 220 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 42.4% across Nevada.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, 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 89144 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-95 (3), SR-159 (2) and SR-574 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
135 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (Nevada: 2.2%).
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 89144 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-15; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Clark County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 8 |
| US-95 | 3 |
| SR-159 | 2 |
| SR-574 | 2 |
| W Lake Mead Blvd | 2 |
| CR-215 W | 1 |
| Colleen Dr | 1 |
| E Ogden Ave | 1 |
| Fort Apache Rd | 1 |
| Highland Dr | 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 89144 at a glance
| Population | 19,414 |
| Density | 1,681 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $104,511 |
| Median home value | $546,271 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 124 to 345. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 89144
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 89144?
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 89144?
I-15 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 89144 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 89144?
June has the most truck crashes in Clark County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 89144?
135 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clark County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 89144 compared with Nevada?
Clark County records 13.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 21.8 across Nevada.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 89144?
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.