Uinta County, WY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Uinta 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
2 of 1,069 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Uinta County compares with Wyoming
Uinta County against Wyoming and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Uinta County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Uinta County | Wyoming | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 443.1 | 187.2 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 51% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.43 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 52.8% | 45.1% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 23.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 29.2% | 25.0% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 64.9% | 59.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 36.5% | 32.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Uinta County sits below Wyoming on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Uinta County: December 17.1% of truck crashes happen in December, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 1,069 crashes involving commercial trucks in Uinta County since 2015: 579 people were injured and 28 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (17.1% of the year) and are lowest in May (3.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 64.9% of truck crashes, against 59.3% across Wyoming.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 52.8% of truck crashes, compared with 45.1% in Wyoming.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Uinta County is I-80, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-89 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.2%, compared with 0.4% in Wyoming.
Route planning tips for Uinta County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Uinta County.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 52.8% of truck crashes here, more than Wyoming; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Uinta County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Uinta County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 11 |
| SR-89 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Uinta County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 Mp 19.75 | 14 |
| I-80 Mp 52 | 8 |
| I-80 Mp 52.24 | 8 |
| I-80 Mp 48.33 | 7 |
| I-80 Mp 18.9 | 6 |
| I-80 Mp 26.9 | 6 |
| I-80 Mp 26.90 | 6 |
| I-80 Mp 4.05 | 6 |
Uinta County at a glance
| Population | 20,621 |
| Land area | 2,081.7 sq mi |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $114,108 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Uinta 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 | 62 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 69 | +11% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 74 | +8% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 95 | +28% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 62 a year in the 1990s and 95 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Uinta County
How many truck crashes happen in Uinta County?
1,069 truck crashes have been reported in Uinta County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 579 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Uinta County?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Uinta County: 11.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Uinta County?
Truck crashes in Uinta County peak in December, with 17.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Uinta County?
Since 2015, Uinta County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Uinta County compared with Wyoming?
Uinta County records 443.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 187.2 across Wyoming.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Uinta County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.