ZIP 89427 (Schurz, NV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 89427: 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 |
Mineral County has lower values than Nevada for 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.
What stands out in Mineral County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Nevada.
Overview
Since 2015, 295 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mineral County. They injured 164 people and killed 20.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 15.9% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (4.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.4% for Nevada.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nevada: 7.6%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 89427 happened on US-95 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Mineral County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 89427 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 12.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Nevada; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Mineral County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 2 |
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 89427 at a glance
| Population | 997 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,167 |
| Median home value | $97,684 |
| 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 31 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 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 89427
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 89427?
Mineral County has had 295 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 164 people and killing 20.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 89427?
February has the most truck crashes in Mineral County, 15.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 89427?
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 89427 compare with Nevada?
Mineral County records 552.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 21.8 across Nevada.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 89427?
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.