Sinclair, WY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sinclair: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sinclair 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).
The headline for Carbon County: February the month with the most truck crashes: 17.9% of the year's total.
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.
Only 192 truck crashes were reported in Sinclair since 2015; patterns below come from Carbon County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 17.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 3.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 69.0% of truck crashes, vs 59.3% for Wyoming.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: SR-287 (1).
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 Sinclair fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Carbon County.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.7% of truck crashes here, more than Wyoming; adjust start times where you can.
- 57.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wyoming; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Carbon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 7 |
| SR-287 | 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 |
Sinclair at a glance
| Population | 361 |
| Land area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Density | 148 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 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 Sinclair
How many truck crashes happen in Sinclair?
2,245 truck crashes have been reported in Carbon County since 2015, with 90 deaths and 548 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Sinclair?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sinclair: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in Sinclair?
The worst month is February: 17.9% of truck crashes in Carbon County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sinclair?
Since 2015, Carbon County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Sinclair 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 Sinclair?
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.