Wilson, WY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wilson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wilson and Teton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Teton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 108 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Teton County compares with Wyoming
Teton County against Wyoming and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Teton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Teton County | Wyoming | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.0 | 187.2 | 49.7 | 78% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 36% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.43 | 0.49 | 33% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 4.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 33.3% | 45.1% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.1% | 23.4% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.8% | 25.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 59.3% | 41.9% | 26% below the state |
| After dark | 25.7% | 32.8% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Teton County has lower values than Wyoming for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
The headline for Teton County: 1 in 53 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.9%, vs 0.4% in Wyoming.
Overview
Police reported 108 crashes involving commercial trucks in Teton County since 2015: 35 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 38 days in fully reported years.
With 45 truck crashes reported in Wilson since 2015, this page uses Teton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (13.9% of the year) and are lowest in March (1.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.8% of truck crashes, vs 59.3% for Wyoming.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.3%).
Road surface: 33.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wyoming: 45.1%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wilson since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-22 (1) and US-189 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Wyoming: 0.4%).
Route planning tips for Wilson fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Teton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-22 | 1 |
| US-189 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Teton County) |
|---|---|
| Wy 22 Mp 7.5 | 4 |
| Us 26 Mp 145.99 | 2 |
| Wy 22 Mp 5.59 | 2 |
| Wy 22 Mp 7.41 | 2 |
| Wy 22 Mp 7.42 | 2 |
| Wy 22 Mp 7.47 | 2 |
| Airport Road | 1 |
| Alley & Cache St | 1 |
Wilson at a glance
| Land area | 23.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83014) | $140,473 |
| Median home value (ZIP 83014) | $1,871,023 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Teton 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 | 8 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 8 | +1% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 8 | +0% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 10 | +26% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wilson
How many truck crashes happen in Wilson?
Since 2015, 108 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Teton County (35 injured, 5 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wilson?
February has the most truck crashes in Teton County, 13.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Wilson?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Teton County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Wilson compare with Wyoming?
The yearly rate is 41.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Teton County, vs 187.2 for Wyoming.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Wilson?
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.