ZIP 89311 (Baker, NV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 89311: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in White Pine 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
3 of 176 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How White Pine County compares with Nevada
White Pine County against Nevada and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where White Pine County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | White Pine County | Nevada | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 170.4 | 21.8 | 49.7 | 7.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 5.7 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 16% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.5% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 3.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.6% | 9.0% | 13.8% | 2.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.8% | 42.4% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 43.1% | 32.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
White Pine County sits below Nevada on garbage-truck share. It runs above Nevada on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
White Pine County at a glance: 27.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.6% in Nevada.
Overview
Police reported 176 crashes involving commercial trucks in White Pine County since 2015: 89 people were injured and 11 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 14.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 53.8% of truck crashes, against 42.4% across Nevada.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 6.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 27.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.6% in Nevada.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 89311 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 2.2% in Nevada.
Route planning tips for ZIP 89311 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 27.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Nevada), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 White Pine County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (White Pine County) |
|---|---|
| Us6 / 32Mm | 11 |
| US-93 | 4 |
| Us50 Mm24Wp | 4 |
| Us6 Mm29Wp | 4 |
| Sr318 Mm22Wp | 3 |
| Us6 Mm33Wp | 3 |
| R3 - Us6 Wpmm26 | 2 |
| R3 - Us6/31Mm | 2 |
ZIP 89311 at a glance
| Population | 213 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,875 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in White Pine 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 | 9 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 10 | +8% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 10 | -1% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 17 | +72% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 89311
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 89311?
176 truck crashes have been reported in White Pine County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 89 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 89311?
December has the most truck crashes in White Pine County, 14.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 89311?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in White Pine County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 89311 compare with Nevada for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 170.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in White Pine County, vs 21.8 for Nevada.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 89311?
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.