ZIP 89434 (Sparks, NV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 89434: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Storey 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
1 of 65 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Storey County compares with Nevada
Storey County against Nevada and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Storey County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Storey County | Nevada | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 117.2 | 21.8 | 49.7 | 5.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 5.7 | 3.4 | 67% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.26 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 48% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.7% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 25% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 41.5% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.8× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.7% | 9.0% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 28.3% | 42.4% | 41.9% | 33% below the state |
| After dark | 20.8% | 32.2% | 24.8% | 36% below the state |
Storey County has lower values than Nevada for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Storey County: October worst month: 20.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 65 crashes involving commercial trucks in Storey County since 2015: 18 people were injured and 1 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 76 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 20.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (1.5%).
November through March accounts for 28.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.4% in Nevada.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (20.0%).
Road surface: 5.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nevada: 7.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 89434 is I-80, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: E Greg St (1), Electric Ave (1) and I-80W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 2.2% in Nevada.
Route planning tips for ZIP 89434 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Storey County.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 41.5% 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
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 Storey County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 5 |
| E Greg St | 1 |
| Electric Ave | 1 |
| I-80W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Storey County) |
|---|---|
| R2 - Sr439/8Mm | 4 |
| R2 - Sr439/Electric | 3 |
| R2 - Sr439/10Mm | 2 |
| R2 - Sr439/1Mm | 2 |
| R2 - Sr439/3Mm | 2 |
| R2 - Sr439/7Mm | 2 |
| R2 - Sr439/Denmark | 2 |
| R2 - Sr439/I80 | 2 |
ZIP 89434 at a glance
| Population | 27,990 |
| Density | 86 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,507 |
| Median home value | $455,861 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Storey 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 | 0 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 0 | -40% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 3 | +1250% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 5 | +73% | 0.0 |
In the 2010s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 89434
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 89434?
Storey County has had 65 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 18 people and killing 1.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 89434?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 89434: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 89434?
The worst month is October: 20.0% of truck crashes in Storey County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 89434?
Since 2015, Storey County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 89434 compare with Nevada for truck crashes?
Storey County records 117.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 21.8 across Nevada.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 89434?
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.