ZIP 89428 (Silver City, NV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 89428: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Lyon County: September worst month: 15.4% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 285 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lyon County. They injured 120 people and killed 11.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 15.4% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 89428 is US-50, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Airport Rd (1), N Carson St (1) and Research Wy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Nevada: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 89428 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lyon County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-50; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 29.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Nevada; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
| Airport Rd | 1 |
| N Carson St | 1 |
| Research Wy | 1 |
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 89428 at a glance
| Population | 129 |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,750 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 89428
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 89428?
Lyon County has had 285 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 120 people and killing 11.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 89428?
NHTSA data shows US-50 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 89428 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 89428?
Truck crashes in Lyon County peak in September, with 15.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 89428?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lyon County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 89428 compared with Nevada?
The yearly rate is 36.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lyon County, vs 21.8 for Nevada.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 89428?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.