ZIP 89415 (Hawthorne, NV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 89415: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mineral 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
0 of 295 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mineral County compares with Nevada
Mineral County against Nevada and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mineral County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mineral County | Nevada | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 552.6 | 21.8 | 49.7 | 25.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.0 | 5.7 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.1% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.0% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 38% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.9% | 9.0% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.8% | 42.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 48.2% | 32.2% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with Nevada, Mineral County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Mineral County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Nevada.
Overview
Police reported 295 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mineral County since 2015: 164 people were injured and 20 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 15.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 4.4%.
November through March accounts for 51.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.4% in Nevada.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (7.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.1% 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 89415 since 2015: US-95 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Mineral County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 89415 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mineral County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.1% of truck crashes here, more than Nevada; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Mineral County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mineral County) |
|---|---|
| R2 - Us95/56Mm | 11 |
| R2 - Us95/55Mm | 8 |
| R2 - Us6/5Mm | 7 |
| R2 - Sr362/1Mm | 6 |
| R2 - Sr360/17Mm | 5 |
| R2 - Us6/6Mm | 5 |
| R2 - Us95/57Mm | 5 |
| R2 - Us95/58Mm | 5 |
ZIP 89415 at a glance
| Population | 3,405 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,083 |
| Median home value | $161,899 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mineral 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 | 10 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 11 | +13% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 15 | +37% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 31 | +113% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 31. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 89415
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 89415?
295 truck crashes have been reported in Mineral County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 164 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 89415?
Truck crashes in Mineral County peak in February, with 15.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 89415?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mineral County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 89415 compare with Nevada?
Per 100,000 residents, Mineral County has 552.6 truck crashes a year; Nevada has 21.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 89415?
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.