Rawlins, WY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rawlins: 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
3 of 505 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rawlins compares with Wyoming
Rawlins against Wyoming and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rawlins stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rawlins | Wyoming | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 559.0 | 187.2 | 49.7 | 3.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 60% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.43 | 0.49 | 42% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 59.7% | 45.1% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.1% | 23.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 31.7% | 25.0% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 67.7% | 59.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.2% | 32.8% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Rawlins has lower values than Wyoming for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Rawlins at a glance: January the month with the most truck crashes: 16.4% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 505 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Rawlins. They injured 129 people and killed 9.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (16.4% of the year) and are lowest in May (2.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 67.7% of truck crashes, against 59.3% across Wyoming.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 59.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wyoming: 45.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Rawlins is I-80, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-287 (1) and US-287 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 0.4% across Wyoming.
Route planning tips for Rawlins fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rawlins.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 25.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wyoming; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 59.7% 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
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 Rawlins
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 8 |
| SR-287 | 1 |
| US-287 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rawlins) |
|---|---|
| I-80 Mp 215 | 8 |
| I-80 Mp 211.2 | 8 |
| I-80 Intchg 209 Eb Off | 8 |
| I-80 Mp 215.09 | 7 |
| I-80 Mp 206 | 7 |
| I-80 Mp 214 | 5 |
| I-80 Mp 210.00 | 5 |
| I-80 Mp 201 | 4 |
Rawlins at a glance
| Population | 7,952 |
| Land area | 8.2 sq mi |
| Density | 964 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 82334) | $75,208 |
| Median home value (ZIP 82334) | $227,177 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rawlins 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 | 32 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 56 | +74% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 32 | -43% | 3.0 |
| 2020s | 50 | +56% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 32 a year in the 1990s and 50 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rawlins
How many truck crashes happen in Rawlins?
505 truck crashes have been reported in Rawlins since 2015, with 9 deaths and 129 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Rawlins?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Rawlins: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Rawlins?
The worst month is January: 16.4% of truck crashes in Rawlins happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Rawlins?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Rawlins since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Rawlins compare with Wyoming?
The yearly rate is 559.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rawlins, vs 187.2 for Wyoming.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Rawlins?
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.