Highway Accidents on Interstate 15 and Nevada’s Dangerous Roads

Nevada’s Most Dangerous Highways

The stretch of Interstate 15 crossing Nevada’s desert into Las Vegas is one of the deadliest highways in the nation. The 125-mile band of road gently rises to 4,000 feet, and the monotonous desert scenery lulls drivers into a false sense of security. Over 135 people have been killed in auto and truck crashes on that stretch in recent years.

Highway 95, the main north-south corridor from Carson City to Las Vegas, is equally dangerous with long, flat straightaways that encourage excessive speed.

Causes of Highway Accidents

• Excessive speed by trucks and passenger vehicles
• Driver fatigue and drowsy driving
• Road design deficiencies
• Inadequate signage or sign placement
• Poor maintenance of roadbeds
• Contractor errors in road construction
• Distracted driving
• Defective truck parts or inadequate vehicle maintenance

Complex Liability

Highway accident cases are among the most complex because multiple factors — and multiple parties — may contribute to the crash. Potential defendants include negligent drivers, trucking companies, road maintenance contractors, government entities responsible for road design and signage, and vehicle or parts manufacturers.

Full Investigation Required

Only an experienced highway accident attorney can properly investigate all potential sources of liability. Attorney Eric Woods has spent over 40 years holding responsible parties financially accountable for highway crash injuries and deaths across Nevada.