Baggs, WY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Baggs: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Baggs and Carbon County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Carbon County numbers.
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 has lower values than Wyoming for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Carbon County: February the month with the most truck crashes: 17.9% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 2,245 crashes involving commercial trucks in Carbon County since 2015: 548 people were injured and 90 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
With 16 truck crashes reported in Baggs since 2015, this page uses Carbon County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (17.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (3.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 69.0% of truck crashes, vs 59.3% for 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Baggs since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-13 (1) and SR-789 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.2% of the total, against 0.4% across Wyoming.
Route planning tips for Baggs fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.7% of truck crashes here, more than Wyoming; adjust start times where you can.
- With 57.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wyoming), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Carbon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 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 |
Baggs at a glance
| Population | 407 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 806 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 82323) | $73,594 |
| Median home value (ZIP 82323) | $143,530 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 120 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 211. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Baggs
How many truck accidents are there in Baggs?
Carbon County has had 2,245 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 548 people and killing 90.
When do most truck crashes happen in Baggs?
Truck crashes in Carbon County peak in February, with 17.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Baggs?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Carbon County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
How does Baggs compare with Wyoming for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 1,346.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Carbon County, vs 187.2 for Wyoming.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Baggs?
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.