ZIP 89519 (Reno, NV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 89519: 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 runs above Nevada on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 89519: 2.2× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 89519 (1.8 → 3.8).
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
Truck crashes peak in August (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 42.4% across Nevada.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nevada: 7.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 89519 is I-80, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-395 (3), E 4th St (2) and I-580 (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.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 89519 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washoe County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 24.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Nevada; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.5% of truck crashes here, more than Nevada; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 |
| US-395 | 3 |
| E 4th St | 2 |
| I-580 | 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 89519 at a glance
| Population | 9,110 |
| Density | 541 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $155,288 |
| Median home value | $934,545 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 50 a year in the 1990s and 120 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 89519
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 89519?
1,343 truck crashes have been reported in Washoe County since 2015, with 40 deaths and 591 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 89519?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 89519: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 89519?
Truck crashes in Washoe County peak in August, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 89519?
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 89519 compared with Nevada?
Per 100,000 residents, Washoe County has 21.9 truck crashes a year; Nevada has 21.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 89519?
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.