James Town, WY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in James Town: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in James Town and Sweetwater County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sweetwater County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 2,596 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sweetwater County compares with Wyoming
Sweetwater County against Wyoming and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sweetwater County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sweetwater County | Wyoming | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 546.5 | 187.2 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.1 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.43 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 53.7% | 45.1% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 23.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 30.2% | 25.0% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 61.3% | 59.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 36.7% | 32.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Sweetwater County has lower values than Wyoming for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Sweetwater County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 0.4% for Wyoming.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,596 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sweetwater County. They injured 1,504 people and killed 206.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in James Town since 2015, this page uses Sweetwater County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (14.6% of the year) and are lowest in May (3.5%).
November through March accounts for 61.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 59.3% in Wyoming.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 53.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wyoming: 45.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of James Town is I-80, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-374 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Sweetwater County.
Route planning tips for James Town fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 53.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wyoming; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Sweetwater County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 9 |
| SR-374 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sweetwater County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 Mp 184.41 | 39 |
| I-80 Mp 72 | 12 |
| I-80 Mp 90.26 | 10 |
| I-80 Mp 142 | 9 |
| I-80 Mp 143 | 9 |
| I-80 Mp 156 | 8 |
| I-80 Mp 182.83 | 8 |
| I-80 Mp 85 | 8 |
James Town at a glance
| Land area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 82935) | $87,993 |
| Median home value (ZIP 82935) | $263,897 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sweetwater 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 | 151 | — | 3.6 |
| 2000s | 220 | +46% | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 194 | -12% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 245 | +27% | 5.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 151 a year in the 1990s and 245 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 4.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about James Town
How many truck accidents are there in James Town?
Since 2015, 2,596 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sweetwater County (1,504 injured, 206 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in James Town?
I-80 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of James Town since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in James Town?
March has the most truck crashes in Sweetwater County, 14.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in James Town?
Since 2015, Sweetwater County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does James Town compare with Wyoming for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Sweetwater County has 546.5 truck crashes a year; Wyoming has 187.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in James Town?
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.