ZIP 89410 (Gardnerville, NV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 89410: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Douglas 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
2 of 105 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Douglas County compares with Nevada
Douglas County against Nevada and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Douglas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Douglas County | Nevada | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 17.6 | 21.8 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 5.7 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.4% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 9.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 42.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.9% | 32.2% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Compared with Nevada, Douglas County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Douglas County: January worst month: 12.4% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 105 crashes involving commercial trucks in Douglas County since 2015: 50 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 42 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 1.9%.
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.4% in Nevada.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (11.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.4% of truck crashes, compared with 7.6% in Nevada.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 89410 happened on US-395 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Nevada: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 89410 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 10.4% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Douglas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-395 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Douglas County) |
|---|---|
| R2 - Us395/12Mm | 6 |
| R2 - Us395/19Mm | 3 |
| R2 - Us395/24Mm | 3 |
| R2 - Us50/3Mm | 3 |
| US-395 | 3 |
| US-50 | 3 |
| R2 - Sr207/3Mm | 2 |
| R2 - Sr88/8Mm | 2 |
ZIP 89410 at a glance
| Population | 10,826 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,108 |
| Median home value | $582,370 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Douglas 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 | 5 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 6 | +18% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 7 | +16% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 9 | +21% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 89410
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 89410?
Douglas County has had 105 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 50 people and killing 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 89410?
January has the most truck crashes in Douglas County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 89410?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Douglas County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 89410 compared with Nevada?
Per 100,000 residents, Douglas County has 17.6 truck crashes a year; Nevada has 21.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 89410?
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.