Goshen County, WY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Goshen 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
0 of 136 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Goshen County compares with Wyoming
Goshen County against Wyoming and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Goshen County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Goshen County | Wyoming | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 93.5 | 187.2 | 49.7 | 50% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.43 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.1% | 45.1% | 6.2% | 71% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 23.4% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.2% | 25.0% | 13.8% | 75% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.5% | 59.3% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 23.1% | 32.8% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Goshen County sits below Wyoming on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Goshen County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 0.4% for Wyoming.
Overview
Goshen County has recorded 136 truck crashes since 2015, with 61 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 31 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 14.0% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (2.9%).
November through March accounts for 51.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 59.3% in Wyoming.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.3%).
Road surface: 13.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wyoming: 45.1%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Goshen County since 2015: US-85 (4). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Goshen County.
Route planning tips for Goshen County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Goshen County.
- 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 Goshen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Goshen County) |
|---|---|
| US-85 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Goshen County) |
|---|---|
| Wy 151 Mp 9.79 | 4 |
| Cr 54C | 2 |
| Us 26 Mp 35.98 | 2 |
| Us 85 Bg | 2 |
| Us 85 Mp 58 | 2 |
| Us 85 Mp 59.3 | 2 |
| Us 85 Mp 60.56 | 2 |
| Us 85 Mp 65.4 | 2 |
Goshen County at a glance
| Population | 12,635 |
| Land area | 2,225.6 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $60,177 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Goshen 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 | 8 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 8 | -9% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 8 | +9% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 12 | +47% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Goshen County
ZIP codes in Goshen County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Goshen County
How many truck crashes happen in Goshen County?
136 truck crashes have been reported in Goshen County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 61 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Goshen County?
February has the most truck crashes in Goshen County, 14.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Goshen County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Goshen County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Goshen County compared with Wyoming?
The yearly rate is 93.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Goshen County, vs 187.2 for Wyoming.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Goshen 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.