ZIP 89448 (Zephyr Cove, NV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 89448: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Douglas 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 105 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Douglas County compares with Nevada
Douglas County against Nevada and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Douglas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Douglas County | Nevada | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 17.6 | 21.8 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 5.7 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.4% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 9.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 42.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.9% | 32.2% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Compared with Nevada, Douglas County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark. It runs above Nevada on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Douglas County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 12.4% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 105 crashes involving commercial trucks in Douglas County since 2015: 50 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 42 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in November (1.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.4% for Nevada.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 11.4% of truck crashes.
10.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.6% across Nevada.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 89448 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-207 (1), SR-88 (1), US-395 (1) and US-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.2% in Nevada.
Route planning tips for ZIP 89448 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Douglas County.
- With 10.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Nevada), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Douglas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-207 | 1 |
| SR-88 | 1 |
| US-395 | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Douglas County) |
|---|---|
| R2 - Us395/12Mm | 6 |
| R2 - Us395/19Mm | 3 |
| R2 - Us395/24Mm | 3 |
| R2 - Us50/3Mm | 3 |
| US-395 | 3 |
| US-50 | 3 |
| R2 - Sr207/3Mm | 2 |
| R2 - Sr88/8Mm | 2 |
ZIP 89448 at a glance
| Population | 1,698 |
| Density | 53 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $137,586 |
| Median home value | $1,324,211 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Douglas 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 | 5 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 6 | +18% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 7 | +16% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 9 | +21% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 89448
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 89448?
Douglas County has had 105 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 50 people and killing 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 89448?
The worst month is January: 12.4% of truck crashes in Douglas County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 89448?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Douglas County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 89448 compared with Nevada?
Douglas County records 17.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 21.8 across Nevada.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 89448?
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.