ZIP 89166 (Las Vegas, NV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 89166: 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 runs above Nevada on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Clark County: 0.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.6% across Nevada.
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%).
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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 89166 happened on US-95 (1); no road leads clearly.
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%).
They recorded 7.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 5.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 89166 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 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 89166 at a glance
| Population | 32,118 |
| Density | 71 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $107,846 |
| Median home value | $506,136 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 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 89166
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 89166?
Since 2015, 3,902 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clark County (2,349 injured, 220 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 89166?
The worst month is June: 9.9% of truck crashes in Clark County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 89166?
Garbage trucks were involved in 135 reported crashes in Clark County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 89166 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 89166?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.