Dixon, WY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dixon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dixon 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Dixon since 2015, this page uses Carbon County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 17.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 3.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 69.0% of truck crashes, against 59.3% across Wyoming.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 57.4% of truck crashes, compared with 45.1% in Wyoming.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Dixon happened on SR-13 (1) and SR-789 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.2%, compared with 0.4% in Wyoming.
Route planning tips for Dixon fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Carbon County.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 |
Dixon at a glance
| Population | 74 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 565 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 Dixon
How many truck accidents are there in Dixon?
Since 2015, 2,245 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Carbon County (548 injured, 90 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Dixon?
February has the most truck crashes in Carbon County, 17.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Dixon?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Carbon County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Dixon compared with Wyoming?
The yearly rate is 1,346.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Carbon County, vs 187.2 for Wyoming.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Dixon?
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.