Fort Bridger, WY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fort Bridger: 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
0 of 288 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fort Bridger compares with Wyoming
Fort Bridger against Wyoming and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fort Bridger stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fort Bridger | Wyoming | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.1 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 76% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.43 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 57.1% | 45.1% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.3% | 23.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.8% | 25.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 71.6% | 59.3% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 29.8% | 32.8% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Fort Bridger has lower values than Wyoming for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
Fort Bridger at a glance: December worst month: 25.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 288 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fort Bridger since 2015: 114 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 25.0% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (0.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 71.6% of truck crashes, vs 59.3% for Wyoming.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 11.1% of truck crashes.
57.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 45.1% across Wyoming.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Fort Bridger since 2015: I-80 (4). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Fort Bridger since 2015.
Route planning tips for Fort Bridger fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fort Bridger.
- Morning starts matter: 27.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wyoming.
- 57.1% 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 Fort Bridger
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fort Bridger) |
|---|---|
| I-80 Mp 26.90 | 6 |
| I-80 Mp 26.9 | 5 |
| I-80 Mp 31 | 4 |
| I-80 Mp 20.45 | 4 |
| I-80 Mp 35.5 | 4 |
| I-80 Mp 41.75 | 3 |
| I-80 Mp 28.6 | 3 |
| I-80 Mp 37.5 | 3 |
Fort Bridger at a glance
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 82933) | $128,819 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fort Bridger 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 | 10 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 14 | +39% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 21 | +50% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 23 | +7% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fort Bridger
How common are truck crashes in Fort Bridger?
288 truck crashes have been reported in Fort Bridger since 2015, with 3 deaths and 114 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Fort Bridger?
The worst month is December: 25.0% of truck crashes in Fort Bridger happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fort Bridger?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fort Bridger since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Fort Bridger?
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.