ZIP 89701 (Carson City, NV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 89701: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Carson City, 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
1 of 99 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carson City compares with Nevada
Carson City against Nevada and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carson City stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carson City | Nevada | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 14.4 | 21.8 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 5.7 | 3.4 | 25% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 51% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.9% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 9.0% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 42.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.7% | 32.2% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Compared with Nevada, Carson City is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Carson City: 1 in 92 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Nevada.
Overview
Police reported 99 crashes involving commercial trucks in Carson City since 2015: 45 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 44 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.4% of truck crashes, against 42.4% across Nevada.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Nevada: 7.6%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 89701 happened on Airport Rd (1), N Carson St (1), Research Wy (1), US-395 (1) and US-50W (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.0% of the total, against 2.2% across Nevada.
Route planning tips for ZIP 89701 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 10.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Nevada), plan winter equipment 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 Carson City
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Airport Rd | 1 |
| N Carson St | 1 |
| Research Wy | 1 |
| US-395 | 1 |
| US-50W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carson City) |
|---|---|
| R2 - I580/Carson St | 5 |
| R2 - Ir580/Fairview | 3 |
| R2 - Us50/12Mm | 3 |
| R2 - Us50/Us395 | 3 |
| R2 - I580/4Mm | 2 |
| R2 - I580/5Mm | 2 |
| R2 - I580/9Mm | 2 |
| R2 - Ir580/8Mm | 2 |
ZIP 89701 at a glance
| Population | 28,766 |
| Density | 319 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,184 |
| Median home value | $444,530 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carson City 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | +12% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 7 | +20% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | +19% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 89701
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 89701?
Carson City has had 99 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 45 people and killing 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 89701?
Truck crashes in Carson City peak in December, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 89701?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Carson City since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 89701 compare with Nevada?
Per 100,000 residents, Carson City has 14.4 truck crashes a year; Nevada has 21.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 89701?
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.