ZIP 89822 (Carlin, NV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 89822: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Eureka 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
1 of 204 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Eureka County compares with Nevada
Eureka County against Nevada and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Eureka County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Eureka County | Nevada | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 842.7 | 21.8 | 49.7 | 38.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 5.7 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 74% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.7% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.3% | 9.0% | 13.8% | 2.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.3% | 42.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.9% | 32.2% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Eureka County has lower values than Nevada for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Eureka County: 21.3% in rain, sleet or snow, against 9.0% across Nevada.
Overview
Eureka County has recorded 204 truck crashes since 2015, with 103 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (3.4%).
November through March accounts for 48.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.4% in Nevada.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (9.3%).
16.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.6% across Nevada.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 89822 since 2015: SR-278 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Nevada: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 89822 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Eureka County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.7% 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
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 Eureka County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-278 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Eureka County) |
|---|---|
| I 80 Mm18Eu | 9 |
| I-80 | 4 |
| I80 / 10Mm | 4 |
| Ir80 | 4 |
| Ir80 Mm15Eu | 4 |
| I 80 Mm10Eu | 3 |
| I 80 Mm11Eu | 3 |
| I 80 Mm9Eu | 3 |
ZIP 89822 at a glance
| Population | 1,971 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,898 |
| Median home value | $211,342 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Eureka 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 | 12 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 13 | +2% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 11 | -13% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 16 | +47% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 89822
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 89822?
Since 2015, 204 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Eureka County (103 injured, 9 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 89822?
January has the most truck crashes in Eureka County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 89822?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Eureka County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 89822 compare with Nevada?
The yearly rate is 842.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Eureka County, vs 21.8 for Nevada.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 89822?
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.