ZIP 89703 (Carson City, NV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 89703: 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 |
Carson City has lower values than Nevada for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Carson City: 1 in 92 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.1%, against 2.2% for Nevada.
Overview
Carson City has recorded 99 truck crashes since 2015, with 45 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 44 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.1%.
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.4% in Nevada.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (11.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.6% in Nevada.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 89703 since 2015 were spread across roads: Airport Rd (1), N Carson St (1), Research Wy (1), US-395 (1) and US-50W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Nevada: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 89703 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 10.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Nevada), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 89703 at a glance
| Population | 10,738 |
| Density | 94 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,230 |
| Median home value | $625,207 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 89703
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 89703?
Since 2015, 99 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Carson City (45 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 89703?
The worst month is December: 12.1% of truck crashes in Carson City happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 89703?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Carson City since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 89703 compare with Nevada?
Per 100,000 residents, Carson City has 14.4 truck crashes a year; Nevada has 21.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 89703?
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.