ZIP 89429 (Silver Springs, NV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 89429: 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 15.4% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 285 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lyon County since 2015: 120 people were injured and 11 were killed.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.8% 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 89429 since 2015: US-50 (2) and US-95A (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Nevada: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 89429 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 29.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Nevada; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 |
| US-95A | 2 |
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 89429 at a glance
| Population | 7,521 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,714 |
| Median home value | $284,922 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 28. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 89429
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 89429?
285 truck crashes have been reported in Lyon County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 120 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 89429?
Truck crashes in Lyon County peak in September, with 15.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 89429?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Lyon County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 89429 compare with Nevada?
The yearly rate is 36.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lyon County, vs 21.8 for Nevada.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 89429?
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.