ZIP 89501 (Reno, NV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 89501: 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 has lower values than Nevada for 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.
ZIP 89501 at a glance: 2.2× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 89501: 1.8 in 2016–19, 3.8 in 2020–24.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,343 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washoe County. They injured 591 people and killed 40.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 42.4% across 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
I-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 89501 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come E 4th St (2), I-580 (2) and US-395 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 28 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.2% in Nevada.
Their busiest month is January, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 89501 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 8 |
| E 4th St | 2 |
| I-580 | 2 |
| US-395 | 2 |
| Box Canyon Dr | 1 |
| E 5th St | 1 |
| E Greg St | 1 |
| Glendale Ave | 1 |
| I-580N | 1 |
| Mill 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 89501 at a glance
| Population | 3,507 |
| Density | 2,317 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $33,963 |
| Median home value | $380,723 |
| Home ownership | 22% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 50 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 120. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 89501
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 89501?
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 89501?
I-80 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 89501 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 89501?
August has the most truck crashes in Washoe County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 89501?
Since 2015, Washoe County has reported 28 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 89501 compare with Nevada for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 21.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washoe County, vs 21.8 for Nevada.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 89501?
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.