ZIP 89444 (Wellington, NV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 89444: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lyon 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
5 of 285 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Lyon County compares with Nevada
Lyon County against Nevada and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lyon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lyon County | Nevada | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.7 | 21.8 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 5.7 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 12% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.8% | 7.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.6% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.7% | 9.0% | 13.8% | 48% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.9% | 42.4% | 41.9% | 20% below the state |
| After dark | 31.9% | 32.2% | 24.8% | same |
Lyon 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).
The headline for Lyon County: September the month with the most truck crashes: 15.4% of the year's total.
Overview
Lyon County has recorded 285 truck crashes since 2015, with 120 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 15.4% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.4% for Nevada.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
7.8% 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 89444 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.2% in Nevada.
Route planning tips for ZIP 89444 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 29.6% 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
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 Lyon 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 (Lyon County) |
|---|---|
| R2 - I80/46Mm | 14 |
| R2 - I80/58Mm | 8 |
| R2 - Us50/Sr439 | 5 |
| R2 - I80/48Mm | 4 |
| R2 - Ir80/6Mm | 4 |
| R2 - Sr439/Us50 | 4 |
| R2 - Us50/27Mm | 4 |
| I80 / 53Mm | 3 |
ZIP 89444 at a glance
| Population | 3,359 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,726 |
| Median home value | $463,119 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lyon 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 | 12 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 14 | +10% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 15 | +12% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 28 | +81% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 89444
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 89444?
285 truck crashes have been reported in Lyon County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 120 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 89444?
Truck crashes in Lyon County peak in September, with 15.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 89444?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lyon County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 89444 compared with Nevada?
Per 100,000 residents, Lyon County has 36.7 truck crashes a year; Nevada has 21.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 89444?
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.