ZIP 89437 (Sparks, NV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 89437: 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 sits below Nevada on 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).
What stands out in Storey County: October worst month: 20.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 65 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Storey County. They injured 18 people and killed 1.
That averages about one truck crash every 76 days in fully reported years.
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.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 20.0% of truck crashes.
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 89437 is I-80, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Electric Ave (1) and I-80W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Nevada.
Route planning tips for ZIP 89437 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.
- Morning starts matter: 41.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Nevada.
- 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 Storey County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 3 |
| 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 89437 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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 |
From the 2010s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 89437
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 89437?
Since 2015, 65 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Storey County (18 injured, 1 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 89437?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 89437: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 89437?
Truck crashes in Storey County peak in October, with 20.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 89437?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Storey County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 89437 compare with Nevada for truck crashes?
Storey County records 117.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 21.8 across Nevada.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 89437?
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.