Park County, WY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Park 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
1 of 94 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Park County compares with Wyoming
Park County against Wyoming and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Park County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Park County | Wyoming | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.9 | 187.2 | 49.7 | 86% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 2.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.6% | 45.1% | 6.2% | 54% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 23.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 25.0% | 13.8% | 52% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.9% | 59.3% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 20.6% | 32.8% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Park County has lower values than Wyoming for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Park County at a glance: 1 in 92 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.1%, vs 0.4% in Wyoming.
Overview
Park County has recorded 94 truck crashes since 2015, with 40 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 44 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.8% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (2.1%).
November through March accounts for 48.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 59.3% in Wyoming.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 20.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wyoming: 45.1%).
Where crashes happen
US-14A leads in Park County with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-310 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.1% of the total, against 0.4% across Wyoming.
Route planning tips for Park County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Park County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-14A; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Park County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Park County) |
|---|---|
| US-14A | 4 |
| US-310 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Park County) |
|---|---|
| Us 14A/Wy 114 | 3 |
| 17Th St/Us 14/Us 16/Us 20/Wy 12 | 2 |
| Frannie Port Of Entry | 2 |
| Us 14A/Wy 114/Coulter Ave | 2 |
| 16Th St & Sheridan Ave | 1 |
| 17Th St/Us 14/Us 16/Us/20/Wy 12 Mp 52.54 | 1 |
| Appaloosa Lane | 1 |
| Beck Ave & 16Th St | 1 |
Park County at a glance
| Population | 31,082 |
| Land area | 6,939.0 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $72,851 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Park 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 | 5 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 5 | +3% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 8 | +51% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 9 | +8% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Park County
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Questions fleets ask about Park County
How common are truck crashes in Park County?
Park County has had 94 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 40 people and killing 6.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Park County?
NHTSA data shows US-14A with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Park County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Park County?
Truck crashes in Park County peak in February, with 13.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Park County?
Since 2015, Park County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Park County compared with Wyoming?
The yearly rate is 26.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Park County, vs 187.2 for Wyoming.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Park County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.