ZIP 89450 (Incline Village, NV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 89450: 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 stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Washoe County: 10.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Nevada: 7.6%).
Overview
Washoe County has recorded 1,343 truck crashes since 2015, with 591 people injured and 40 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.4% for Nevada.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
10.5% 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 89450 since 2015 were spread across roads: N Carson St (1) and SR-28 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 28 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.2% across Nevada.
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 89450 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washoe County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 24.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Nevada.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.5% of truck crashes here, more than Nevada; schedule winter 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 Washoe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| N Carson St | 1 |
| SR-28 | 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 89450 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 89450
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 89450?
Washoe County has had 1,343 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 591 people and killing 40.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 89450?
The worst month is August: 10.4% of truck crashes in Washoe County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 89450?
Since 2015, Washoe County has reported 28 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 89450 compared with Nevada?
The yearly rate is 21.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washoe County, vs 21.8 for Nevada.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 89450?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.