Crook County, WY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Crook 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
2 of 201 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crook County compares with Wyoming
Crook County against Wyoming and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crook County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crook County | Wyoming | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 218.6 | 187.2 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.21 | 0.43 | 0.49 | 51% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 2.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 48.1% | 45.1% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 23.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 36.9% | 25.0% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.8% | 59.3% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 34.2% | 32.8% | 24.8% | same |
Crook County sits below Wyoming on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Crook County: 1 in 93 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.1%, vs 0.4% in Wyoming.
Overview
Police reported 201 crashes involving commercial trucks in Crook County since 2015: 42 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.9% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (3.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.8% of truck crashes, vs 59.3% for Wyoming.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
48.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 45.1% across Wyoming.
Where crashes happen
I-90 leads in Crook County with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-164 (1), CR-164/NEW Haven Rd (1) and SR-24 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Wyoming: 0.4%).
Route planning tips for Crook County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Crook County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-90; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Crook County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Crook County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 2 |
| CR-164 | 1 |
| CR-164/NEW Haven Rd | 1 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
| SR-585 | 1 |
| US-14 | 1 |
| US-212 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crook County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 Mp 178 | 3 |
| I-90 Mp 184.31 | 3 |
| Us 212 Mp 17 | 3 |
| I-90 Mp 149.60 | 2 |
| I-90 Mp 171.79 | 2 |
| I-90 Mp 175.02 | 2 |
| I-90 Mp 184.9 | 2 |
| I-90 Mp 186.3 | 2 |
Crook County at a glance
| Population | 7,775 |
| Land area | 2,854.5 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $78,356 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crook 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 | 10 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 9 | -7% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 14 | +60% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 20 | +38% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Crook County
ZIP codes in Crook County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Crook County
How common are truck crashes in Crook County?
Crook County has had 201 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 42 people and killing 5.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Crook County?
I-90 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Crook County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Crook County?
Truck crashes in Crook County peak in January, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Crook County?
Since 2015, Crook County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Crook County compared with Wyoming?
The yearly rate is 218.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Crook County, vs 187.2 for Wyoming.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Crook 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.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.