Fremont County, WY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fremont 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
4 of 219 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fremont County compares with Wyoming
Fremont County against Wyoming and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fremont County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fremont County | Wyoming | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.9 | 187.2 | 49.7 | 75% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.43 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 4.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.5% | 45.1% | 6.2% | 55% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.6% | 23.4% | 23.7% | 25% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 25.0% | 13.8% | 57% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.9% | 59.3% | 41.9% | 23% below the state |
| After dark | 21.5% | 32.8% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Fremont County has lower values than Wyoming for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
The headline for Fremont County: 1 in 51 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.9%, against 0.4% for Wyoming.
Overview
Fremont County has recorded 219 truck crashes since 2015, with 88 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 45.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 59.3% in Wyoming.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 20.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wyoming: 45.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Fremont County is US-26, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-28 (2), SR-135 (1) and SR-789 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 0.4% across Wyoming.
Route planning tips for Fremont County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fremont County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-26; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Fremont County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Fremont County) |
|---|---|
| US-26 | 4 |
| SR-28 | 2 |
| SR-135 | 1 |
| SR-789 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fremont County) |
|---|---|
| Bia Rd | 2 |
| Cr 385/Eight Mile Rd & Wy 134 | 2 |
| Hwy 28 Mp 53.4 | 2 |
| N Federal Blvd & E Sunset Dr | 2 |
| Us 26/W Main St Mp 130.93 | 2 |
| Us 26/Wy 789 Mp 108.84 | 2 |
| Us 287 Mp 78.55 | 2 |
| Us 287/Wy 789 | 2 |
Fremont County at a glance
| Population | 39,721 |
| Land area | 9,183.6 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $65,242 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fremont 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 | 11 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 15 | +36% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 19 | +27% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 20 | +10% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Fremont County
ZIP codes in Fremont County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Fremont County
How common are truck crashes in Fremont County?
Since 2015, 219 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fremont County (88 injured, 9 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Fremont County?
US-26 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Fremont County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Fremont County?
The worst month is June: 11.0% of truck crashes in Fremont County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fremont County?
Since 2015, Fremont County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Fremont County compare with Wyoming for truck crashes?
Fremont County records 46.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 187.2 across Wyoming.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Fremont 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.