Laramie County, WY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Laramie 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
11 of 1,567 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Laramie County compares with Wyoming
Laramie County against Wyoming and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Laramie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Laramie County | Wyoming | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 128.3 | 187.2 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 18% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.43 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 33.2% | 45.1% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 23.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.1% | 25.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.6% | 59.3% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 29.1% | 32.8% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Laramie County has lower values than Wyoming for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Laramie County: 1 in 130 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.8%, vs 0.4% in Wyoming.
Overview
Laramie County has recorded 1,567 truck crashes since 2015, with 766 people injured and 56 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.4%.
November through March accounts for 52.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 59.3% in Wyoming.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 33.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wyoming: 45.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Laramie County is I-80, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-85 (4), I-25 (2) and CR-208-1/MIKESELL Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Wyoming: 0.4%).
Route planning tips for Laramie County fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Laramie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Laramie County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 13 |
| US-85 | 4 |
| I-25 | 2 |
| CR-208-1/MIKESELL Rd | 1 |
| House Ave | 1 |
| Meadow Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Laramie County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 Mp 342 | 40 |
| I-80 Mp 341.4 | 11 |
| I-80 Mp 340 | 8 |
| I-80 Mp 347 | 8 |
| I-80 Mp 384.17 | 7 |
| I-25 Mp 4 | 6 |
| I-80 Intchg 357 Eb On | 6 |
| I-80 Mp 351.99 | 6 |
Laramie County at a glance
| Population | 101,783 |
| Land area | 2,685.9 sq mi |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $82,408 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Laramie 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 | 79 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 96 | +21% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 117 | +22% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 128 | +9% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 79 to 128. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Laramie County
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Questions fleets ask about Laramie County
How many truck crashes happen in Laramie County?
1,567 truck crashes have been reported in Laramie County since 2015, with 56 deaths and 766 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Laramie County?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Laramie County: 13.
When do most truck crashes happen in Laramie County?
March has the most truck crashes in Laramie County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Laramie County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Laramie County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Laramie County compare with Wyoming?
The yearly rate is 128.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Laramie County, vs 187.2 for Wyoming.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Laramie 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.