ZIP 89147 (Las Vegas, NV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 89147: 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.
What stands out in ZIP 89147: 2.2× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 89147: 3.5 in 2016–19, 7.6 in 2020–24.
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%).
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.
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 89147 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-592 (3), Las Vegas Blvd (2) and S Eastern Ave (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 135 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 2.2% in Nevada.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (12% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 7.4 deaths compared with 5.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 89147 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clark County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-15; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 | 9 |
| SR-592 | 3 |
| Las Vegas Blvd | 2 |
| S Eastern Ave | 2 |
| S Valley View Blvd | 2 |
| SR-159 | 2 |
| SR-160 | 2 |
| SR-574 | 2 |
| W Lake Mead Blvd | 2 |
| W Sunset Rd | 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 89147 at a glance
| Population | 55,969 |
| Density | 2,938 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,985 |
| Median home value | $406,665 |
| 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 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 89147
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 89147?
3,902 truck crashes have been reported in Clark County since 2015, with 220 deaths and 2,349 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 89147?
NHTSA data shows I-15 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 89147 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 89147?
Truck crashes in Clark County peak in June, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 89147?
Garbage trucks were involved in 135 reported crashes in Clark County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 89147 compare with Nevada for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Clark County has 13.4 truck crashes a year; Nevada has 21.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 89147?
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.