Ten Sleep, WY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ten Sleep: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ten Sleep and Washakie County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Washakie County numbers.
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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Washakie County has lower values than Wyoming for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Washakie County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 0.4% across Wyoming.
Overview
Since 2015, 45 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washakie County. They injured 18 people and killed 1.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 91 days.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Ten Sleep since 2015, this page uses Washakie County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (17.8% of the year) and are lowest in May (2.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 31.8% of truck crashes, vs 59.3% for Wyoming.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 13.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 22.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wyoming: 45.1%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of Ten Sleep since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washakie County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Ten Sleep fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washakie County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.5% of truck crashes here, more than Wyoming; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Washakie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Ten Sleep at a glance
| Population | 262 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,394 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 82442) | $61,300 |
| Median home value (ZIP 82442) | $325,058 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ten Sleep
How many truck accidents are there in Ten Sleep?
45 truck crashes have been reported in Washakie County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 18 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Ten Sleep?
The worst month is August: 17.8% of truck crashes in Washakie County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ten Sleep?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washakie County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Ten Sleep compared with Wyoming?
Washakie County records 52.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 187.2 across Wyoming.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Ten Sleep?
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.