ZIP 89179 (Las Vegas, NV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 89179: 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.
The headline for Clark County: 0.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 7.6% across Nevada.
Overview
Police reported 3,902 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clark County since 2015: 2,349 people were injured and 220 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.0%.
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.4% in 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 89179 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-604 (2).
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.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 7.4 deaths compared with 5.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 89179 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clark County.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 5 |
| SR-604 | 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 89179 at a glance
| Population | 12,549 |
| Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $108,993 |
| Median home value | $456,344 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 89179
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 89179?
3,902 truck crashes have been reported in Clark County since 2015, with 220 deaths and 2,349 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 89179?
NHTSA data shows I-15 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 89179 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 89179?
The worst month is June: 9.9% of truck crashes in Clark County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 89179?
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 89179 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 89179?
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.