Carbon County, WY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Carbon County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 2,245 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carbon County compares with Wyoming
Carbon County against Wyoming and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carbon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carbon County | Wyoming | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 1,346.1 | 187.2 | 49.7 | 7.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 4.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.23 | 0.43 | 0.49 | 47% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 52% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 57.4% | 45.1% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 23.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.6% | 25.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 69.0% | 59.3% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 33.0% | 32.8% | 24.8% | same |
Carbon County sits below Wyoming on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Wyoming on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Carbon County at a glance: February 17.9% of truck crashes happen in February, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 2,245 crashes involving commercial trucks in Carbon County since 2015: 548 people were injured and 90 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 17.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 3.4%.
November through March accounts for 69.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 59.3% in Wyoming.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
57.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 45.1% across Wyoming.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads in Carbon County with 16 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-287 (7), SR-220 (2) and SR-287 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.2% share (Wyoming: 0.4%).
Route planning tips for Carbon County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wyoming.
- 57.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wyoming; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Carbon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Carbon County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 16 |
| US-287 | 7 |
| SR-220 | 2 |
| SR-287 | 1 |
| SR-789 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carbon County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 Mp 266.28 | 30 |
| I-80 Mp 272.99 | 14 |
| I-80 Mp 267 | 14 |
| I-80 Mp 261.80 | 13 |
| I-80 Mp 270 | 11 |
| Wagonhound Rest Area | 10 |
| I-80 Mp 220 | 9 |
| I-80 Intchg 209 Eb Off | 8 |
Carbon County at a glance
| Population | 14,250 |
| Land area | 7,897.7 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $70,657 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carbon 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 | 120 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 175 | +46% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 159 | -9% | 3.0 |
| 2020s | 211 | +32% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 120 to 211. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Carbon County
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Questions fleets ask about Carbon County
How many truck accidents are there in Carbon County?
2,245 truck crashes have been reported in Carbon County since 2015, with 90 deaths and 548 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Carbon County?
I-80 had 16 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Carbon County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Carbon County?
February has the most truck crashes in Carbon County, 17.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Carbon County?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Carbon County since 2015, 0.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Carbon County compare with Wyoming?
Carbon County records 1,346.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 187.2 across Wyoming.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Carbon County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.