Nevada
Nye County sees 123% spike in roadway fatalities: 2023 among deadliest years in decades
Nye County saw a dramatic 123-percent spike in fatalities, with 29 deaths last year, compared with 13 fatalities in 2022.
That’s among the data findings that show Nevada traffic fatalities in 2023 were down compared to 2022, but it still was one of the deadliest years on state roads over nearly two decades.
The 386 crash deaths in the state were down 7 percent from 2022’s 416 fatals, which makes 2023 the second-deadliest year on state roads since 2006, only behind the prior year’s total, according to state data tracked by the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
“These numbers still are preliminary and as we get more data throughout the year, that number could rise,” said Anita Pepper, spokeswoman for Zero Fatalities. “It’s also still too high. We want to see everyone get to their destination and see everyone come home at night.”
Impairment and seeing are the leading causes of fatal crashes, as is the case each year, Pepper noted.
The Nevada Office of Traffic Safety pushed out messaging and carried out education efforts aimed at making drivers more mindful of safety, Pepper said.
Part of that messaging is urging motorists to stop distracted and impaired driving, and pushing motorists and passengers to use seat belts.
“Those types of things, hopefully people are working to do their part to keep the roads safe,” Pepper said.
Pedestrian deaths were on the rise, with 106 deaths last year, up 16 percent over 2022’s 91 fatalities.
That increase also rang true in Clark County, where 82 pedestrians were killed, up 15 percent over the 71 deaths in 2022.
That’s cause for concern for Andrew Bennett, director of Clark County’s Office of Traffic Safety.
Bennett highlighted that all data trends in the county weren’t negative, with motorcyclist and cyclist fatalities down 12 percent and 38 percent, respectively, in 2023 compared with fatalities in 2022 in Clark County.
“That is significant,” Bennett said. “That’s not just me cherry-picking the best news on here.”
Statewide motorcyclist deaths were down 26 percent and cyclist deaths dipped 20 percent between 2022 and 2023.
Clark County Commissioner Michael Naft, who champions traffic safety efforts in the Las Vegas Valley, said motorcyclists deaths being down could be because of discussions and coverage of such crashes over the years.
“I think that it is aspirational to think that had some impact, the level of attention on prior fatalities,” Naft said.
Unrestrained deaths in the state were down 23 percent, going from 86 in 2022 to 66 in 2023, but were up 5 percent in Clark County, with 41 in 2023, two more than in 2022.
The state will again use joining forces campaigns to target different issues on the road, such as speeding, impaired and distracted driving, hoping to curb the rate of crashes, especially fatal instances, involving such behaviors.
As part of the program, funds are provided to 27 law enforcement agencies to do traffic safety work throughout the year. The state’s grant programs also provide support to the DUI court and a grant is funding a study out of the University of Nevada, Reno, researching speeding in school zones.
“That’s where the office of traffic safety is able to provide grants to different agencies throughout the state,” Pepper said. “With that enforcement they’re able to do some events around looking for impaired drivers and checking for distracted drivers. Those are things that we’re always doing, but we’re able to provide money so we can put more officers on the road.”
Contact Mick Akers at makers@reviewjournal.com or 702-387-2920. Follow @mickakers on X. Send questions and comments to roadwarrior@reviewjournal.com.
The Las Vegas Raiders have orchestrated many groundbreaking moves this offseason, but none as important as the impact they made at a fundraising event.
Over the weekend, the Raiders hosted the Silver & Black Gala, raising $2.5 million for mental health in Nevada. Sunday marked the third time the organization had hosted the event, which has produced a tremendous turnout.
Several individuals spoke during the event, including Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis and president Sandra Douglass Morgan, who each highlighted the importance of acknowledging mental health.
Davis’ Thoughts
- “We’re here to raise money for mental health, which is one of the most important things we can all deal with,” Davis said. “Every one of us is impacted by mental health and our families, friends, or anywhere else, we are all directly affected. That’s why it’s so critical to raise money for our community. We’re grateful for you all, and appreciate you being here.”
Morgan’s Thoughts
“Mental health remains one of the most urgent issues across Nevada,” Morgan said. “Through the Silver & Black Gala, the Raiders Foundation is helping expand access to trusted, community-based resources that meet people where they are. This year’s recipients reflect the depth and complexity of that work, supporting our community in schools, clubhouses, homes, shelters, and family systems statewide.”
The Raiders also honored former player Carl Nassib and NFL broadcaster Jay Glazer on Sunday night as the winners of the Commitment to Excellence award. Here is what each of them had to say.
Glazer’s Thoughts
- “First, this is incredible what the Raiders are doing,” Glazer said. “God blessed me with the ability to communicate, so I’m going to use that to try and help other people. When we’re willing to share our scars, we turn them into strength—into something that connects us as teammates with nothing to hide. That’s what builds a true team, a championship team. I’m proud to stand with you and be part of this team tonight.”
Nassib’s Thoughts
- “It is truly a privilege to be up here,” Nassib said. “We’re creating space for people to be vulnerable—and that work is truly lifesaving. It’s not about being perfect, it’s about showing up and reminding people they’re not alone.”
Overall Thoughts
This has been a tremendous event over the last few years, and the Raiders’ organization has done a great job of raising awareness for mental health. This will be an event that the team will continue to host in the future.
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The final casino resort in Primm, Nevada, will close this summer after years of declining tourism, ending gaming operations in the once-busy border town and putting hundreds of employees out of work.
Primm Valley Casino Resorts is shutting down its remaining hotel and casino operations in July as experts point to increased competition, changing travel habits and post-pandemic losses behind the decline.
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo (R) is in a strong position heading into the thick of his 2026 reelection bid — a huge war chest, almost universal name recognition and strong favorability numbers among the electorate.
Though Lombardo is likely focusing on the general election already, he faces 6 longshot candidates in the GOP primary seeking to upset him in June.
Nevada Governor GOP primary: 6 longshot candidates taking on incumbent Joe Lombardo
The challengers face a ‘Herculean’ task, said Mike Noble, CEO and founder of Noble Predictive Insights, an Arizona-based nonpartisan pollster focusing on the Southwest region.
“I see it as a Herculean task for anyone. If someone was coming in with like, I don’t know $10 million or something to spend, sure I can see that might be competitive, but I don’t see any of them coming anywhere near close to that. And so again, I just think I think it’s a non-factor at this point,” Noble said.
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Despite the long odds, News 4-Fox 11 reached out to all candidates requesting an interview as part of our commitment to 2026 election coverage and our Know Your Candidates series. Three of the 7 running interviewed with us — Irina Hansen, Kameron Hawkins, Lombardo and Jose Zelaya did not respond to multiple emails requesting an interview.
We asked them similar questions about Gov. Lombardo’s leadership as governor, how they would pass a balanced budget and whether they support taxpayer subsidies for sports teams or major projects.
Click the candidate’s name to watch their full interview. Quotes below have been edited for space and clarity.
Donald J. Beaudry Jr. is an entrepreneur who founded BlkEdgeAi, a financial technology firm specializing in AI-driven trading systems and market strategy, according to his campaign website.
He told News 4-Fox 11 that Nevada has been drifting the last four years with ‘no captain, no vision.’ He believes his Wall Street-like trading market called NGEX (Nevada Global Exchange) would generate enough revenue to eliminate sales taxes, property taxes, business taxes and vehicle registration fees.
“I completely blueprinted it out and calculated that this model could generate enough revenue in this state that we could eliminate all the state taxes and fees that are currently in place and use that as the revenue source for the state and make everybody, every man, woman and child throughout Nevada, a shareholder in the dividends of that exchange … it would be a kind of Wall Street type of stock market, but far broader, more advanced, and exponentially more profitable.”
Matthew Rian Winterhawk is the founder of SmartSlaps foundation, a nonprofit that works to help schools and students with civic engagement and community responsibility.
If elected, he described going through a DOGE-like review of the state budget to determine which areas can be cut or kept depending on their ‘dollar to impact’ ratio.
“What I would like to do is go through every department, I’m talking top to bottom, from here from the primary to the beginning. We will cut every piece of administrative bloat across the system … I need more money for my teachers. Teachers never see it, students never see it, the impact never reaches the classroom. It’s 100% administrative bloat.”
The son of immigrants, Barak Zilberberg is now an entrepreneur and real estate investor based in Las Vegas. He ran for governor in 2022, earning 0.2% of the vote in the GOP primary. He told News 4-Fox 11 he’s also running for President in 2028.
He said he’s running for governor to improve the educational system, bring jobs to Nevada and open up federal land to build more affordable housing.
“We’ve got get high-speed railing systems in here where we can transit very easily, efficiently, and basically moving around between economies of both cities. Not only that, I’d like to bring Disneyland here and the Olympics, sponsor the Olympics here. I just want to make this a well-known place of entertainment, a hub.”
To help voters make informed decisions this election year, News 4-Fox 11 is publishing and broadcasting dozens of interviews with candidates who will appear on the June primary ballot.
In fairness to all candidates, they were asked a series of similar questions. We are posting the full interviews online so voters can watch their responses in their entirety.
Visit our Know Your Candidates 2026 page to view other race previews and meet other candidates.
Email reporter Ben Margiott at bjmargiott@sbgtv.com. Follow @BenMargiott on X and Ben Margiott KRNV on Facebook.
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