ZIP 89438 (Valmy, NV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 89438: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Humboldt 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
2 of 289 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Humboldt County compares with Nevada
Humboldt County against Nevada and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Humboldt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Humboldt County | Nevada | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 141.3 | 21.8 | 49.7 | 6.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 5.7 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 66% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.3% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 2.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.9% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.1% | 9.0% | 13.8% | 2.0× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.2% | 42.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 44.7% | 32.2% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Humboldt County sits below Nevada on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Humboldt County: 20.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.6% in Nevada.
Overview
Since 2015, 289 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Humboldt County. They injured 130 people and killed 18.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.2% of truck crashes, against 42.4% across Nevada.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 6.6% of truck crashes.
20.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.6% across Nevada.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 89438 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Nevada: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 89438 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 20.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Nevada), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Humboldt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Humboldt County) |
|---|---|
| Ir80 Mm23Hu | 7 |
| US-95 | 6 |
| I 80 Mm35Hu | 6 |
| Ir 80 | 5 |
| Ir80 | 4 |
| I 80 Mm30Hu | 3 |
| I 80 Mm46Hu | 3 |
| Ir80 Mm5Hu | 3 |
ZIP 89438 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Humboldt 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 | 22 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 20 | -7% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 18 | -12% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 28 | +55% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 28. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 89438
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 89438?
Humboldt County has had 289 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 130 people and killing 18.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 89438?
Truck crashes in Humboldt County peak in December, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 89438?
Since 2015, Humboldt County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 89438 compared with Nevada?
Per 100,000 residents, Humboldt County has 141.3 truck crashes a year; Nevada has 21.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 89438?
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.