Guernsey, WY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Guernsey: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Guernsey and Platte County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Platte County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 468 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Platte County compares with Wyoming
Platte County against Wyoming and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Platte County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Platte County | Wyoming | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 464.6 | 187.2 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 49% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.43 | 0.49 | 33% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 30.6% | 45.1% | 6.2% | 32% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 23.4% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 25.0% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 74.0% | 59.3% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 31.9% | 32.8% | 24.8% | same |
Platte County sits below Wyoming on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Platte County: February worst month: 19.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 468 crashes involving commercial trucks in Platte County since 2015: 135 people were injured and 10 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
Guernsey had 6 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Platte County numbers.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 19.9% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (2.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 74.0% of truck crashes, vs 59.3% for Wyoming.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 30.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wyoming: 45.1%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Guernsey happened on US-26 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.4% of the total, against 0.4% across Wyoming.
Route planning tips for Guernsey fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Platte County.
- 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 Platte County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-26 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Platte County) |
|---|---|
| I-25 Intchg 70 Nb Off | 6 |
| I-25 Mp 65 | 6 |
| I-25 Mp 70 | 5 |
| I-25 Mp 92 | 5 |
| I-25 Mp 53.5 | 4 |
| I-25 Mp 61 | 3 |
| I-25 Mp 66.5 | 3 |
| I-25 Mp 69 | 3 |
Guernsey at a glance
| Population | 1,094 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,070 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 82214) | $77,784 |
| Median home value (ZIP 82214) | $266,844 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Platte 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 30 | +47% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 34 | +12% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 42 | +25% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 42. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Guernsey
How common are truck crashes in Guernsey?
468 truck crashes have been reported in Platte County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 135 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Guernsey?
February has the most truck crashes in Platte County, 19.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Guernsey?
Since 2015, Platte County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Guernsey compare with Wyoming for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Platte County has 464.6 truck crashes a year; Wyoming has 187.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Guernsey?
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.