East Thermopolis, WY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in East Thermopolis: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in East Thermopolis and Hot Springs County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hot Springs County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Wyoming, Hot Springs County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Hot Springs County at a glance: 1 in 55 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 0.4% across Wyoming.
Overview
Police reported 55 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hot Springs County since 2015: 15 people were injured and 2 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 73 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in East Thermopolis since 2015; patterns below come from Hot Springs County as a whole.
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.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 14.5% of truck crashes.
18.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 45.1% across Wyoming.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of East Thermopolis happened on SR-120 (2) and US-20 (2); no road leads clearly.
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 East Thermopolis fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hot Springs County.
- 29.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wyoming; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Hot Springs County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-120 | 2 |
| 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 |
East Thermopolis at a glance
| Population | 232 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,282 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 82430) | $35,417 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about East Thermopolis
How common are truck crashes in East Thermopolis?
Hot Springs County has had 55 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 15 people and killing 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in East Thermopolis?
August has the most truck crashes in Hot Springs County, 16.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in East Thermopolis?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Hot Springs County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does East Thermopolis 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 East Thermopolis?
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.