ZIP 89424 (Nixon, NV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 89424: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washoe 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Washoe County compares with Nevada
Washoe County against Nevada and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washoe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washoe County | Nevada | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 21.9 | 21.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 5.7 | 3.4 | 49% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.5% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.2% | 9.0% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 42.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.8% | 32.2% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Washoe County has lower values than Nevada for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Washoe County at a glance: 10.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Nevada: 7.6%).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,343 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washoe County. They injured 591 people and killed 40.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 42.4% across Nevada.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nevada: 7.6%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 89424 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 28 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.2% in Nevada.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (14% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 89424 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washoe County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 24.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Nevada.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.5% 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
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 Washoe 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 (Washoe County) |
|---|---|
| R2 - I80/Keystone | 16 |
| R2 - I80/Rock | 15 |
| R2 - I80/Sr445 | 15 |
| R2 - I80/Vista | 15 |
| R2 - Ir80/16Mm | 15 |
| R2 - Us395/26Mm | 14 |
| R2 - I80/17Mm | 14 |
| R2 - I80/5Mm | 13 |
ZIP 89424 at a glance
| Population | 370 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,585 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washoe 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 | 50 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 64 | +27% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 83 | +31% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 120 | +44% | 4.6 |
In the 1990s about 50 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 120. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 89424
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 89424?
Since 2015, 1,343 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washoe County (591 injured, 40 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 89424?
Truck crashes in Washoe County peak in August, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 89424?
Garbage trucks were involved in 28 reported crashes in Washoe County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 89424 compare with Nevada for truck crashes?
Washoe County records 21.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 21.8 across Nevada.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 89424?
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.