Complete Nevada accident reports and news.

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.

In Accident Data Center, find information on recent Nevada accidents here:

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.

Accident reports by area

Las Vegas, NV - 1,345
Reno, NV - 84

Legal and Other Resources and Information

MADD-Southern Nevada local office

MADD-Southern Nevada local office

Founded by a mother whose daughter was killed by a drunk driver, Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) is the nation’s largest nonprofit working to protect families from drunk driving and underage drinking. With the help of those who want a safer future, MADD’s Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving® will end this danger on America’s roads. PowerTalk 21™ is the national day for parents to talk with their kids about alcohol, using the proven strategies of Power of Parents, It’s Your Influence™ to reduce the risk of underage drinking. And as one of the largest victim services organizations in the U.S., MADD also supports drunk driving victims and survivors at no charge, serving one person every 10 minutes at 1-877-MADD-HELP.
Nevada 511

Nevada 511

Looking for current road and weather conditions? Log onto NDOT's 511 Nevada Travel Info system for up-to-the-minute road conditions.
Nevada Appellate Courts

Nevada Appellate Courts

The Nevada Judiciary is one of three branches of government; the other two are the Executive and Legislative branches. The Nevada Judiciary has the responsibility to provide impartial, efficient, and accessible dispute resolution in legal matters.
Nevada Justice Organization

Nevada Justice Organization

The Nevada Justice Association is an organization of independent lawyers who represent consumers and share the common goal of improving the civil justice system. NJA is a non-profit educational organization whose charter strives towards three primary goals:
UNLV-William S. Boyd School of Law

UNLV-William S. Boyd School of Law

At the William S. Boyd School of Law we are educating ethical and effective lawyers and leaders. We are a young law school – just over 15 years old. And we had the privilege of building this school from the ground up: imagining the ideal, modeling best practices, creating an outstanding curriculum, and assembling our fine faculty. We’ve worked hard to ensure that the ideal we first envisioned has become a reality. Our students are exposed to real-world challenges, professional interactions, and public clinics from the very beginning, and community service is an integral part of their education and experience.

Most recent accident reports

Reno, NV

Michalea Vines hit by truck and killed on I-80

Accident Date: 
Tue, 11/26/2013

Authorities say an 18-year-old California woman was hit and killed near Lovelock, Nev. while trying to flag down a pickup truck for help.

Nevada Highway Patrol officials say Michalea Vines of Antelope, Calif. died after being hit on Interstate 80 just after midnight on Tuesday.