ZIP 89440 (Virginia City, NV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 89440: 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
Storey County has recorded 65 truck crashes since 2015, with 18 people injured and 1 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 76 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (20.0% of the year) and are lowest in March (1.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 28.3% of truck crashes, against 42.4% across Nevada.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 20.0% of truck crashes.
5.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.6% across Nevada.
Where crashes happen
US-50 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 89440 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Airport Rd (1), I-580 (1) and N Carson St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Nevada: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 89440 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Storey County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-50; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 41.5% of truck crashes here, more than Nevada; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Storey County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 2 |
| Airport Rd | 1 |
| I-580 | 1 |
| N Carson St | 1 |
| Research Wy | 1 |
| US-395 | 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 89440 at a glance
| Population | 822 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $159,438 |
| Median home value | $472,758 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 89440
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 89440?
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 89440?
Since 2015, US-50 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 89440: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 89440?
October has the most truck crashes in Storey County, 20.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 89440?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Storey County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 89440 compare with Nevada?
Per 100,000 residents, Storey County has 117.2 truck crashes a year; Nevada has 21.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 89440?
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.