Transportation in Elko, NV
Commute patterns, travel times, and transportation modes — 2023 ACS Data
Commute Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Mean Commute
23 min
0% vs national
Drive Alone
64.2%
-18% vs national
Public Transit
12.0%
+1237% vs national
Work From Home
2.6%
-72% vs national
Carpool
15.8%
Walk
3.7%
How Elko's Commute Compares
Source: Census ACS (2023)How People Get to Work
Source: Census ACS (2023)Commute Mode Breakdown
Source: Census ACS (2023)Traffic Fatalities
Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)Fatalities
1
2023
3-Year Avg
1
fatalities/yr
Pedestrian
1
Nighttime
1
dark conditions
| Year | Crashes | Fatalities | Alcohol | Pedestrian | Cyclist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.
The average commute in Elko, NV is 23 minutes, which is 0.0% below the national average of 23 minutes. 64.2% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 2.6% work from home, which is below the NV state average of 8.4%. Public transit is used by 12.0% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 15.8% of workers carpool. 3.7% walk to work. In 2023, there were 1 traffic fatality from 1 fatal crash. 1 was a pedestrian.