Burns, WY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Burns: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Burns and Laramie County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Laramie County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Wyoming, Laramie County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Wyoming on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Laramie County: 1 in 130 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.8%, against 0.4% for Wyoming.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,567 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Laramie County. They injured 766 people and killed 56.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Burns had 115 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Laramie County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.6% of truck crashes, vs 59.3% for Wyoming.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 33.2% of truck crashes, compared with 45.1% in Wyoming.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Burns with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-208-1/MIKESELL Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 0.4% across Wyoming.
Route planning tips for Burns fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Laramie County.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Laramie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 6 |
| CR-208-1/MIKESELL Rd | 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 |
Burns at a glance
| Population | 379 |
| Land area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Density | 124 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 82053) | $115,486 |
| Median home value (ZIP 82053) | $300,474 |
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 large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Burns
How common are truck crashes in Burns?
Laramie County has had 1,567 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 766 people and killing 56.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Burns?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Burns: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Burns?
The worst month is March: 13.0% of truck crashes in Laramie County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Burns?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Laramie County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How does Burns compare with Wyoming for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Laramie County has 128.3 truck crashes a year; Wyoming has 187.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Burns?
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.