ZIP 89833 (Ruby Valley, NV) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 89833: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Elko 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 734 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Elko County compares with Nevada
Elko County against Nevada and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Elko County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Elko County | Nevada | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 114.5 | 21.8 | 49.7 | 5.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 5.7 | 3.4 | 11% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 93% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.6% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.9% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.4% | 9.0% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 42.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 43.1% | 32.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Elko County has lower values than Nevada for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Elko County at a glance: 19.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.6% in Nevada.
Overview
Since 2015, 734 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Elko County. They injured 326 people and killed 37.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.2% of truck crashes, against 42.4% across Nevada.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 6.3% of truck crashes.
19.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.6% across Nevada.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 89833 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.1%, compared with 2.2% in Nevada.
Route planning tips for ZIP 89833 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Elko County.
- 19.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Nevada; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Elko County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Elko County) |
|---|---|
| US-93 | 19 |
| Ir80 | 7 |
| Ir 80 | 7 |
| Ir80 Mm114El | 6 |
| Ir80 Mm40El | 5 |
| Ir80 Mm24El | 4 |
| Ir80 Mm64El | 4 |
| Ir80 Mm93El | 4 |
ZIP 89833 at a glance
| Population | 202 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $113,864 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Elko 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 | 47 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 46 | -1% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 48 | +3% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 65 | +37% | 3.0 |
In the 1990s about 47 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 65. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 89833
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 89833?
Since 2015, 734 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Elko County (326 injured, 37 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 89833?
June has the most truck crashes in Elko County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 89833?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Elko County since 2015, 0.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 89833 compare with Nevada for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Elko County has 114.5 truck crashes a year; Nevada has 21.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 89833?
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.