ZIP 89319 (Ruth, NV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 89319: 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
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.
The headline for White Pine County: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (14.8% of the year) and are lowest in May (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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 89319 since 2015: US-6 (4). No single road stands out.
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 89319 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 27.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Nevada), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 White Pine County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 4 |
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 89319 at a glance
| Population | 298 |
| Density | 312 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 89319
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 89319?
Since 2015, 176 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in White Pine County (89 injured, 11 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 89319?
December has the most truck crashes in White Pine County, 14.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 89319?
Since 2015, White Pine County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 89319 compare with Nevada for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, White Pine County has 170.4 truck crashes a year; Nevada has 21.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 89319?
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.