Thermopolis, WY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Thermopolis: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in 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 |
Hot Springs County has lower values than Wyoming for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Hot Springs County: 1 in 55 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 0.4% across Wyoming.
Overview
Since 2015, 55 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hot Springs County. They injured 15 people and killed 2.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 73 days.
With 53 truck crashes reported in Thermopolis since 2015, this page uses Hot Springs County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Thermopolis since 2015: SR-120 (2) and US-20 (2). 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 Thermopolis fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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 |
Thermopolis at a glance
| Population | 2,748 |
| Land area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,151 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 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Thermopolis
How many truck crashes happen in Thermopolis?
Since 2015, 55 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hot Springs County (15 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Thermopolis?
The worst month is August: 16.4% of truck crashes in Hot Springs County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Thermopolis?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Hot Springs County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Thermopolis compare with Wyoming?
Hot Springs County records 108.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 187.2 across Wyoming.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Thermopolis?
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.