Arapahoe, WY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Arapahoe: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Arapahoe and Fremont County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fremont County numbers.
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. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Fremont County: 1 in 51 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.9%, vs 0.4% in Wyoming.
Overview
Police reported 219 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fremont County since 2015: 88 people were injured and 9 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Arapahoe since 2015, this page uses Fremont County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.9% of truck crashes, against 59.3% across Wyoming.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.5% of truck crashes, compared with 45.1% in Wyoming.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Arapahoe happened on US-26 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 0.4% in Wyoming.
Route planning tips for Arapahoe fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Fremont County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-26 | 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 |
Arapahoe at a glance
| Land area | 27.6 sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Arapahoe
How many truck accidents are there in Arapahoe?
Since 2015, 219 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fremont County (88 injured, 9 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Arapahoe?
Truck crashes in Fremont County peak in June, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Arapahoe?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fremont County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Arapahoe compared with Wyoming?
Per 100,000 residents, Fremont County has 46.9 truck crashes a year; Wyoming has 187.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Arapahoe?
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.