Albany, WY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Albany: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Albany and Albany County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Albany County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 1,631 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Albany County compares with Wyoming
Albany County against Wyoming and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Albany County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Albany County | Wyoming | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 355.9 | 187.2 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 16% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.43 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.1% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 82% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 54.9% | 45.1% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 23.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.8% | 25.0% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 61.5% | 59.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.9% | 32.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Wyoming, Albany County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Albany County at a glance: 1 in 1429 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.1%, vs 0.4% in Wyoming.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,631 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Albany County. They injured 914 people and killed 78.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Albany since 2015, this page uses Albany County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 14.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 3.6%.
November through March accounts for 61.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 59.3% in Wyoming.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 54.9% of truck crashes, compared with 45.1% in Wyoming.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Albany happened on SR-230 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.1% share (Wyoming: 0.4%).
Route planning tips for Albany fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Albany County.
- 54.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wyoming; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Albany County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-230 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Albany County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 Mp 305.99 | 18 |
| I-80 Mp 331.56 | 18 |
| I-80 Mp 292.19 | 17 |
| I-80 Mp 292.35 | 15 |
| I-80 Mp 328.5 | 12 |
| I-80 Mp 327.5 | 10 |
| I-80 Mp 329 | 9 |
| I-80 Mp 329.00 | 9 |
Albany at a glance
| Land area | 11.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 82055) | $110,579 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Albany County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 108 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 122 | +14% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 146 | +19% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 136 | -7% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 108 to 136. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Albany
How many truck accidents are there in Albany?
Albany County has had 1,631 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 914 people and killing 78.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Albany?
Truck crashes in Albany County peak in March, with 14.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Albany?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Albany County since 2015, 0.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Albany compared with Wyoming?
The yearly rate is 355.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Albany County, vs 187.2 for Wyoming.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Albany?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.