ZIP 89706 (Carson City, NV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 89706: 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. Where it is 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 44 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.4% of truck crashes, against 42.4% across Nevada.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 11.1% of truck crashes.
10.9% 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 89706 since 2015 were spread across roads: Airport Rd (1), N Carson St (1), Research Wy (1), US-395 (1) and US-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.2% in Nevada.
Route planning tips for ZIP 89706 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Carson City.
- 10.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Nevada; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-50 | 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 89706 at a glance
| Population | 20,478 |
| Density | 229 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,815 |
| Median home value | $358,178 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 89706
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 89706?
99 truck crashes have been reported in Carson City since 2015, with 4 deaths and 45 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 89706?
December has the most truck crashes in Carson City, 12.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 89706?
Since 2015, Carson City has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 89706 compared with Nevada?
The yearly rate is 14.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Carson City, vs 21.8 for Nevada.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 89706?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.