Lincoln County, WY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lincoln 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
2 of 245 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln County compares with Wyoming
Lincoln County against Wyoming and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | Wyoming | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 100.0 | 187.2 | 49.7 | 47% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.43 | 0.49 | 19% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 29.0% | 45.1% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 23.4% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.3% | 25.0% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.2% | 59.3% | 41.9% | 20% below the state |
| After dark | 38.5% | 32.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Lincoln County sits below Wyoming on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and after dark.
Lincoln County at a glance: 1 in 115 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.9%, vs 0.4% in Wyoming.
Overview
Since 2015, 245 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lincoln County. They injured 86 people and killed 14.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 47.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 59.3% in Wyoming.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
29.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 45.1% across Wyoming.
Where crashes happen
US-30 leads in Lincoln County with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-89 (2) and SR-89 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 0.4% in Wyoming.
Route planning tips for Lincoln County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 5 |
| US-89 | 2 |
| SR-89 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| Us 30 & Wy 89 | 3 |
| Us 30 Mp 62.36 | 3 |
| Us 30/Wy 89 Mp .22 | 3 |
| County Road 340 | 2 |
| Us 26/Us 89 Mp 124.27 | 2 |
| Us 30 Mp 39.87 | 2 |
| Us 30 Mp 52.57 | 2 |
| Us 30 Mp 52.67 | 2 |
Lincoln County at a glance
| Population | 21,000 |
| Land area | 4,075.3 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $94,821 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | 21 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 22 | +4% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 19 | -11% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 20 | +4% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lincoln County
ZIP codes in Lincoln County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Lincoln County
How many truck accidents are there in Lincoln County?
Since 2015, 245 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lincoln County (86 injured, 14 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lincoln County?
US-30 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Lincoln County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lincoln County?
January has the most truck crashes in Lincoln County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lincoln County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Lincoln County compare with Wyoming for truck crashes?
Lincoln County records 100.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 187.2 across Wyoming.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lincoln County?
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.