Saratoga, WY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Saratoga: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Saratoga 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Carbon County at a glance: February worst month: 17.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,245 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Carbon County. They injured 548 people and killed 90.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
With 10 truck crashes reported in Saratoga 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 69.0% of truck crashes, against 59.3% across Wyoming.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 57.4% of truck crashes, compared with 45.1% in Wyoming.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of Saratoga since 2015.
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 Saratoga fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wyoming.
- With 57.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wyoming), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Saratoga at a glance
| Population | 1,760 |
| Land area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Density | 518 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 82331) | $95,610 |
| Median home value (ZIP 82331) | $348,615 |
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. 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 Saratoga
How many truck accidents are there in Saratoga?
Carbon County has had 2,245 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 548 people and killing 90.
When do most truck crashes happen in Saratoga?
February has the most truck crashes in Carbon County, 17.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Saratoga?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Carbon County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
How does Saratoga compare with Wyoming for truck crashes?
Carbon County records 1,346.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 187.2 across Wyoming.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Saratoga?
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.