ZIP 89433 (Sun Valley, NV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 89433: 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
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 |
Compared with Nevada, Washoe County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark. It runs above Nevada on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 89433: 2.6× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 89433 (1.2 → 3.2).
Overview
Washoe County has recorded 1,343 truck crashes since 2015, with 591 people injured and 40 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
November through March accounts for 42.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.4% in Nevada.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
10.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.6% across Nevada.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 89433 is I-80, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: E 4th St (2), E 5th St (1) and E Greg St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
28 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Nevada: 2.2%).
Their busiest month is January, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 89433 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washoe County.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Washoe County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.5% of truck crashes here, more than Nevada; adjust start times where you can.
- 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
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 Washoe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 7 |
| E 4th St | 2 |
| E 5th St | 1 |
| E Greg St | 1 |
| Glendale Ave | 1 |
| I-580 | 1 |
| Mill St | 1 |
| Morrill Ave | 1 |
| N Mccarran Blvd | 1 |
| SR-445 | 1 |
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 89433 at a glance
| Population | 23,016 |
| Density | 798 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,984 |
| Median home value | $347,525 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 50 a year in the 1990s and 120 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 89433
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 89433?
Since 2015, 1,343 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washoe County (591 injured, 40 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 89433?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 89433: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 89433?
August has the most truck crashes in Washoe County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 89433?
28 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washoe County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 89433 compared with Nevada?
Washoe County records 21.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 21.8 across Nevada.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 89433?
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.