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Nevada – Major tourist destination with fast-growing population, traffic, and too many crashes
The population of Nevada continues to grow wildly, reaching 2,839,099 in 2014, and with this growth comes the major growth issues we would expect to see. Since tourism is Nevada's major industry, there is a heavy influx of visitors at all times of the year. To accommodate these people, the major roadways are in heavy usage:
- Interstate 15 passes through the southern tip of the state, serving Las Vegas and other communities.
- I-215 and spur route I-515 also serve the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
- Interstate 80 crosses through the northern part of Nevada, roughly following the path of the Humboldt River from Utah in the east and passing westward through Reno and into California.
- Nevada also is served by several federal highways: US 6, US 50, US 93, US 95 and US 395.
To support residents and visitors alike, the State of Nevada Department of Transportation provides a high-quality site with road conditions, maps, and traffic cameras. The climate in Nevada is one of the main draws for visitors. Nevada is the driest state in the nation, made up mostly of desert and semiarid climate regions. The daytime temperature can rise as high as 125 degrees and go as low as -46 degrees at night. This extreme weather fluctuation, and other conditions, result is a significant number of Nevada motor-vehicle accidents annually.
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Las Vegas Accidents: The largest city in Nevada and the Clark County seat, Las Vegas holds most of the state's population and is the major destination for all visitors. Vegas is the home to numerous casinos, parks, museums, and other attractions. It is also the location for the majority of motor vehicle crashes in the state.
Reno Accidents: The third largest city in Nevada, Reno is known for its gaming industry, many cultural events and museums, and sporting events.
When someone is injured in an accident in Nevada, it is important to gather information about what happens next.
Being injured in a serious accident is always a shocking and scary experience, and dealing with the aftermath is exhausting and stressful. Accident victims are forced to deal with hospitalization, medical treatments, missed work, and lost income, often while trying to manage pain and disability from their injuries. And then the insurance adjusters start circling. Find out more about accidents and what issues an injured person needs to be aware of by going to this link.
What to do after a serious injury accident in Nevada
When someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle collision in Nevada, the accident victim and their family members are left with medical bills, lost income, and other costs. It is important to get legal assistance to help the accident victim recover, or when the accident is fatal, to help the family members get fully compensated for their losses. Learn more about how a Nevada personal injury attorney will help injured victims and families.
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Most recent accident reports
Las Vegas, NV
A 40-year-old man is dead after an accident Monday evening near Pecos Road and Hacienda Avenue.
Police say the man, later identified as Ian Arche, was riding his Honda motorcycle southbound on Pecos Road, when a Ford Explorer turned in front of him.
Reno, NV
Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas, NV
The man who died in the motorcycle accident in North Las Vegas on Tuesday afternoon has been identified by the Clark County coroner’s office as Donald Joseph Reed, 58, of North Las Vegas.
Las Vegas, NV
44-year-old man killed, after his motorcycle collides with a pickup on Desert Inn Road in Las Vegas.
A motorcycle rider died Thursday night after his bike collided with a pick-up truck.
Las Vegas, NV
A 50-year-old woman died after car crashed into another vehicle on Saturday, police said.
It happened around 5:30 p.m. near the intersection of MLK and Cartier. North Las Vegas police say the woman was driving a jeep when she collided with another car.
Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas, NV
Reno, NV
The Nevada Highway Patrol says the driver of a cattle truck was cited for running a red light after a crash in Minden that killed 25 cows.
The accident happened Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Highway 88 and Waterloo Lane in Douglas County.
Las Vegas, NV
A man was transported to the hospital in critical condition after crashing his motorcycle on State Route 159 Sunday night.
Nevada Highway Patrol responded to the scene near Avery Street about 6:45 p.m., according to a NHP trooper.
Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas, NV
A car crash early Wednesday morning closed an intersection in the southeast part of the Las Vegas Valley.
Las Vegas police responded to an accident at Eastern Avenue and Wigwam Parkway just before 3:30 a.m.
Las Vegas, NV
A two-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning sent two people to the hospital with critical injuries.