Elk Mountain, WY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Elk Mountain: 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
1 of 541 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Elk Mountain compares with Wyoming
Elk Mountain against Wyoming and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Elk Mountain stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Elk Mountain | Wyoming | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31,019.7 | 187.2 | 49.7 | 165.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.20 | 0.43 | 0.49 | 53% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 66.9% | 45.1% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.6% | 23.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.0% | 25.0% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 75.8% | 59.3% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 35.6% | 32.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Elk Mountain has lower values than Wyoming for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Elk Mountain: January 25.3% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 541 crashes involving commercial trucks in Elk Mountain since 2015: 106 people were injured and 31 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 25.3% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (2.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 75.8% of truck crashes, against 59.3% across Wyoming.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 12.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 66.9% of truck crashes, compared with 45.1% in Wyoming.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Elk Mountain since 2015: I-80 (4). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.2%, compared with 0.4% in Wyoming.
Route planning tips for Elk Mountain fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 66.9% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Elk Mountain
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Elk Mountain) |
|---|---|
| I-80 Mp 266.28 | 30 |
| I-80 Mp 261.80 | 13 |
| I-80 Mp 255 | 8 |
| I-80 Mp 257 | 6 |
| I-80 Mp 271.60 | 5 |
| I-80 Mp 260 | 5 |
| I-80 Mp 256.5 | 5 |
| I-80 Mp 253.96 | 5 |
Elk Mountain at a glance
| Population | 148 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 534 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 82324) | $58,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 82324) | $276,975 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Elk Mountain 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 | 37 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 42 | +14% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 27 | -36% | 3.0 |
| 2020s | 65 | +140% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 37 a year in the 1990s and 65 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Elk Mountain
How many truck accidents are there in Elk Mountain?
541 truck crashes have been reported in Elk Mountain since 2015, with 31 deaths and 106 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Elk Mountain?
Truck crashes in Elk Mountain peak in January, with 25.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Elk Mountain?
Since 2015, Elk Mountain has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Elk Mountain compare with Wyoming for truck crashes?
Elk Mountain records 31,019.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 187.2 across Wyoming.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Elk Mountain?
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.