Washakie County, WY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washakie 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
0 of 45 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washakie County compares with Wyoming
Washakie County against Wyoming and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washakie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washakie County | Wyoming | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.2 | 187.2 | 49.7 | 72% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 49% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.43 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.7% | 45.1% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.5% | 23.4% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 25.0% | 13.8% | 55% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 31.8% | 59.3% | 41.9% | 46% below the state |
| After dark | 11.4% | 32.8% | 24.8% | 65% below the state |
Compared with Wyoming, Washakie County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Washakie County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 0.4% for Wyoming.
Overview
Since 2015, 45 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washakie County. They injured 18 people and killed 1.
That averages about one truck crash every 91 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 17.8% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (2.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 31.8% of truck crashes, against 59.3% across Wyoming.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (13.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 22.7% of truck crashes, compared with 45.1% in Wyoming.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Washakie County happened on US-16 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Washakie County.
Route planning tips for Washakie County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 29.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wyoming.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Washakie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Washakie County) |
|---|---|
| US-16 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washakie County) |
|---|---|
| Us 16 Mp 39.1 | 3 |
| Us 16 Mp 174 | 2 |
| Wy 433 | 1 |
| Big Horn Ave Mp 164.4 | 1 |
| Big Horn Ave/Us 20/Wy 789 Mp 165.56 | 1 |
| Blm Rd | 1 |
| Fifth St 100.30 | 1 |
| Hwy 16 Mp 33.5 | 1 |
Washakie County at a glance
| Population | 7,662 |
| Land area | 2,238.7 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $65,153 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washakie 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 | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 2 | -20% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 5 | +104% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 3 | -29% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Washakie County
ZIP codes in Washakie County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Washakie County
How many truck crashes happen in Washakie County?
Since 2015, 45 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washakie County (18 injured, 1 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Washakie County?
August has the most truck crashes in Washakie County, 17.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Washakie County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Washakie County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Washakie County compared with Wyoming?
The yearly rate is 52.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washakie County, vs 187.2 for Wyoming.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Washakie County?
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.