Las Vegas never sleeps, but truck drivers need to. As the neon city buzzes with energy 24/7, those working behind the scenes to keep its supply chains moving face a serious dilemma: where to park safely when it’s time to rest. The lack of safe, well-lit truck parking facilities has become a growing safety concern for both long-haul and local drivers passing through the Las Vegas Valley.

“I was parked behind a warehouse off Craig Road, and in the middle of the night someone tried to break into my trailer,” recalls Henry V., a driver based out of Barstow. “There were no cameras, no lights. I had to call the cops, and by the time they showed up, the guy was gone.”

Many truckers in Las Vegas are forced to park in isolated or unregulated areas due to the chronic shortage of legal parking spots. These improvised solutions often put drivers at risk for theft, assault, or vandalism. Drivers often have no choice but to sleep with one eye open, their safety hanging on a thread.

Basic safety infrastructure—such as surveillance cameras, perimeter fencing, lighting, and security patrols—should be standard features at every truck parking facility. Without these measures, drivers are left vulnerable. With freight volume growing and more trucks on the road than ever before, ensuring drivers have a secure place to rest isn’t a luxury—it’s a critical component of road safety and supply chain efficiency.

City planners and private investors must work together to expand designated truck parking areas, invest in lighting, and provide accessible, well-marked spaces to accommodate the increasing demand. Only then can the working men and women of the highway get the rest they need without risking their lives and livelihoods.