Lucerne, WY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lucerne: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lucerne 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 runs above Wyoming on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Hot Springs County: 1 in 55 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.8%, vs 0.4% in 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 Lucerne since 2015; patterns below come from Hot Springs County as a whole.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 16.4% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 18.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wyoming: 45.1%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lucerne since 2015: SR-120 (2) and US-20 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Wyoming: 0.4%).
Route planning tips for Lucerne fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hot Springs County.
- Morning starts matter: 29.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wyoming.
- 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 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 | 1 |
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 |
Lucerne at a glance
| Land area | 20.1 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lucerne
How common are truck crashes in Lucerne?
55 truck crashes have been reported in Hot Springs County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 15 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lucerne?
Truck crashes in Hot Springs County peak in August, with 16.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lucerne?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Hot Springs County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does Lucerne 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 can I plan a safer truck route in Lucerne?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.