Powder River, WY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Powder River: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Powder River and Natrona County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Natrona County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 481 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Natrona County compares with Wyoming
Natrona County against Wyoming and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Natrona County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Natrona County | Wyoming | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.4 | 187.2 | 49.7 | 73% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.43 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 3.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.3% | 45.1% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 23.4% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.7% | 25.0% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.0% | 59.3% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 24.6% | 32.8% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Natrona County has lower values than Wyoming for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
Natrona County at a glance: 1 in 76 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.3%, against 0.4% for Wyoming.
Overview
Natrona County has recorded 481 truck crashes since 2015, with 180 people injured and 18 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
With 7 truck crashes reported in Powder River since 2015, this page uses Natrona County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.0% of truck crashes, vs 59.3% for Wyoming.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.3%).
28.3% 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 Powder River since 2015: US-20 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 0.4% across Wyoming.
Route planning tips for Powder River fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Natrona County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Natrona County) |
|---|---|
| Wy 257 & Robertson Rd | 7 |
| Wy 220 Mp 101 | 4 |
| Wy 220 Mp 60 | 4 |
| Wy 220 Mp 94 | 4 |
| I-25 Mp 188 | 3 |
| N Mckinley St | 3 |
| N Mckinley St Mp 100.39 | 3 |
| Us 20/Us 26 To I-25 | 3 |
Powder River at a glance
| Land area | 5.9 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Natrona 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 | 20 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 29 | +40% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 41 | +42% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 43 | +5% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 43. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Powder River
How many truck accidents are there in Powder River?
Since 2015, 481 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Natrona County (180 injured, 18 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Powder River?
November has the most truck crashes in Natrona County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Powder River?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Natrona County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Powder River compare with Wyoming?
Per 100,000 residents, Natrona County has 51.4 truck crashes a year; Wyoming has 187.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Powder River?
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.