Worland, WY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Worland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Worland 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
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).
Washakie County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 0.4% across Wyoming.
Overview
Washakie County has recorded 45 truck crashes since 2015, with 18 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 91 days.
With 27 truck crashes reported in Worland 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%).
November through March accounts for 31.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 59.3% in 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Worland since 2015 were spread across roads: US-16 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Washakie County.
Route planning tips for Worland fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.5% of truck crashes here, more than Wyoming; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Worland at a glance
| Population | 4,765 |
| Land area | 4.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,039 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 82401) | $65,583 |
| Median home value (ZIP 82401) | $205,886 |
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. 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 Worland
How many truck crashes happen in Worland?
Since 2015, 45 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washakie County (18 injured, 1 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Worland?
Truck crashes in Washakie County peak in August, with 17.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Worland?
Since 2015, Washakie County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Worland compared with Wyoming?
The yearly rate is 52.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washakie County, vs 187.2 for Wyoming.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Worland?
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.