ZIP 89439 (Verdi, NV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 89439: 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 |
Washoe County sits below Nevada 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.
ZIP 89439 at a glance: I-80 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 89439 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,343 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washoe County. They injured 591 people and killed 40.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.1%.
November through March accounts for 42.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.4% in Nevada.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nevada: 7.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: E 4th St (1), E 5th St (1) and Stead Blvd (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 89439 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Washoe County.
- 24.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Nevada; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.5% of truck crashes here, more than Nevada; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Washoe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 3 |
| E 4th St | 1 |
| E 5th St | 1 |
| Stead Blvd | 1 |
| US-395 | 1 |
| W 7th St | 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 89439 at a glance
| Population | 2,532 |
| Density | 60 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $101,250 |
| Median home value | $742,672 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 50 to 120. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 89439
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 89439?
Since 2015, 1,343 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washoe County (591 injured, 40 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 89439?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 89439: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 89439?
August has the most truck crashes in Washoe County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 89439?
Since 2015, Washoe County has reported 28 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 89439 compare with Nevada?
Per 100,000 residents, Washoe County has 21.9 truck crashes a year; Nevada has 21.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 89439?
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.