Hot Springs County, WY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hot Springs 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
1 of 55 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hot Springs County compares with Wyoming
Hot Springs County against Wyoming and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hot Springs County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hot Springs County | Wyoming | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 108.1 | 187.2 | 49.7 | 42% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.43 | 0.49 | 37% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 4.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.2% | 45.1% | 6.2% | 60% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.1% | 23.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 25.0% | 13.8% | 64% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.7% | 59.3% | 41.9% | 45% below the state |
| After dark | 16.4% | 32.8% | 24.8% | 50% below the state |
Hot Springs County sits below Wyoming on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Wyoming on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Hot Springs County at a glance: 1 in 55 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.8%, against 0.4% for Wyoming.
Overview
Hot Springs County has recorded 55 truck crashes since 2015, with 15 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 73 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (16.4% of the year) and are lowest in September (3.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 32.7% of truck crashes, against 59.3% across Wyoming.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (14.5%).
18.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 45.1% across Wyoming.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Hot Springs County is SR-120, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-20 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.8% of the total, against 0.4% across Wyoming.
Route planning tips for Hot Springs County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hot Springs County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-120 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.1% of truck crashes here, more than Wyoming; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Hot Springs County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Hot Springs County) |
|---|---|
| SR-120 | 3 |
| US-20 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hot Springs County) |
|---|---|
| Us 20/Us 20 Bus/ Wy 789 | 2 |
| Us 20/Us 20 Bus/Wy 789 Mp 130.50 | 2 |
| Us 20/Wy 789 | 2 |
| Us 20/Wy 789 Mp 130.69 | 2 |
| Wy 120 Mp 14.4 | 2 |
| Wy 120 Mp 20.67 | 2 |
| Wy 120 Mp 27.15 | 2 |
| Wy 120 Mp 39.71 | 2 |
Hot Springs County at a glance
| Population | 4,625 |
| Land area | 2,004.4 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $62,310 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hot Springs 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 | 2 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | +22% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | +50% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 5 | +19% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Hot Springs County
ZIP codes in Hot Springs County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Hot Springs County
How many truck crashes happen in Hot Springs County?
55 truck crashes have been reported in Hot Springs County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 15 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Hot Springs County?
SR-120 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Hot Springs County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hot Springs County?
Truck crashes in Hot Springs County peak in August, with 16.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hot Springs County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Hot Springs County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does Hot Springs County compare with Wyoming for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 108.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hot Springs County, vs 187.2 for Wyoming.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hot Springs County?
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.