Little America, WY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Little America: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Little America 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 |
Compared with Wyoming, Sweetwater County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above Wyoming on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Sweetwater County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 0.4% in Wyoming.
Overview
Sweetwater County has recorded 2,596 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,504 people injured and 206 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
With 114 truck crashes reported in Little America 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Little America since 2015 were spread across roads: I-80 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Sweetwater County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Little America fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sweetwater County.
- 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 | 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 |
Little America at a glance
| Land area | 2.7 sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 151 to 245. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Little America
How common are truck crashes in Little America?
2,596 truck crashes have been reported in Sweetwater County since 2015, with 206 deaths and 1,504 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Little America?
Truck crashes in Sweetwater County peak in March, with 14.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Little America?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sweetwater County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Little America compared with Wyoming?
The yearly rate is 546.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sweetwater County, vs 187.2 for Wyoming.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Little America?
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.