ZIP 89403 (Dayton, NV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 89403: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lyon 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
5 of 285 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lyon County compares with Nevada
Lyon County against Nevada and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lyon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lyon County | Nevada | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.7 | 21.8 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 5.7 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 12% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.8% | 7.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.6% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.7% | 9.0% | 13.8% | 48% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.9% | 42.4% | 41.9% | 20% below the state |
| After dark | 31.9% | 32.2% | 24.8% | same |
Lyon County has lower values than Nevada for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
Lyon County at a glance: September 15.4% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 285 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lyon County since 2015: 120 people were injured and 11 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 15.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.9% of truck crashes, against 42.4% across Nevada.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.8% of truck crashes, compared with 7.6% in Nevada.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 89403 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-50 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.2% across Nevada.
Route planning tips for ZIP 89403 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lyon County.
- Morning starts matter: 29.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Nevada.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lyon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lyon County) |
|---|---|
| R2 - I80/46Mm | 14 |
| R2 - I80/58Mm | 8 |
| R2 - Us50/Sr439 | 5 |
| R2 - I80/48Mm | 4 |
| R2 - Ir80/6Mm | 4 |
| R2 - Sr439/Us50 | 4 |
| R2 - Us50/27Mm | 4 |
| I80 / 53Mm | 3 |
ZIP 89403 at a glance
| Population | 17,506 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,153 |
| Median home value | $433,586 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lyon 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 | 12 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 14 | +10% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 15 | +12% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 28 | +81% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 28. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 89403
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 89403?
Since 2015, 285 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lyon County (120 injured, 11 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 89403?
The worst month is September: 15.4% of truck crashes in Lyon County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 89403?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Lyon County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 89403 compared with Nevada?
Per 100,000 residents, Lyon County has 36.7 truck crashes a year; Nevada has 21.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 89403?
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.