Converse County, WY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Converse County: 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 488 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Converse County compares with Wyoming
Converse County against Wyoming and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Converse County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Converse County | Wyoming | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 323.3 | 187.2 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.43 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 34.8% | 45.1% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 23.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 25.0% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.7% | 59.3% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 33.3% | 32.8% | 24.8% | same |
Converse County has lower values than Wyoming for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Wyoming on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Converse County: SR-59 most fatal truck crashes in Converse County: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 488 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Converse County. They injured 166 people and killed 15.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (13.1% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 53.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 59.3% in Wyoming.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
34.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 45.1% across Wyoming.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Converse County is SR-59, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-25 (3), SR-91 (2) and SR-93 (2).
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 Converse County fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Converse County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-59 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wyoming.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2016; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Converse County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Converse County) |
|---|---|
| SR-59 | 4 |
| I-25 | 3 |
| SR-91 | 2 |
| SR-93 | 2 |
| CR-31/ROSS Rd | 1 |
| US-18 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Converse County) |
|---|---|
| Cr 31/Ross Rd | 5 |
| Cr 32/Highland Loop Rd | 4 |
| I-25 Mp 156 | 4 |
| Wy 59 Mp 22.07 | 4 |
| Wy 59 Mp 29.25 | 4 |
| Cr 34/Jenne Trail Rd | 3 |
| I-25 Intchg 160 Eb Off | 3 |
| I-25 Mp 147.45 | 3 |
Converse County at a glance
| Population | 13,766 |
| Land area | 4,255.0 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $81,648 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Converse 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 | 15 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 16 | +9% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 39 | +139% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 42 | +9% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 42. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Converse County
ZIP codes in Converse County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Converse County
How common are truck crashes in Converse County?
Converse County has had 488 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 166 people and killing 15.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Converse County?
NHTSA data shows SR-59 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Converse County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Converse County?
Truck crashes in Converse County peak in November, with 13.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Converse County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Converse County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Converse County compare with Wyoming for truck crashes?
Converse County records 323.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 187.2 across Wyoming.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Converse County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2016; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.