Weston County, WY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Weston 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
1 of 56 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Weston County compares with Wyoming
Weston County against Wyoming and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Weston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Weston County | Wyoming | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.5 | 187.2 | 49.7 | 62% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.43 | 0.49 | 35% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 4.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.8% | 45.1% | 6.2% | 38% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 23.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.5% | 25.0% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.8% | 59.3% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 25.9% | 32.8% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Weston County has lower values than Wyoming for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
Weston County at a glance: 1 in 54 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.8%, vs 0.4% in Wyoming.
Overview
Weston County has recorded 56 truck crashes since 2015, with 17 people injured and 0 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 74 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.8% of truck crashes, vs 59.3% for Wyoming.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 27.8% of truck crashes, compared with 45.1% in Wyoming.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded in Weston County.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.8% of the total, against 0.4% across Wyoming.
Route planning tips for Weston County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Weston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded in Weston County since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Weston County) |
|---|---|
| Us 16 Bypass & Stampede St | 2 |
| Us 16 Mp 216.40 | 2 |
| Us 16 Mp 235 | 2 |
| Us 85 Mp 233 | 1 |
| Us 85 & Us 16 | 1 |
| Wy 585 Mp 9.30 | 1 |
| Us 85 Mp 205.2 & Us 16 | 1 |
| Us 85 Mp 210 | 1 |
Weston County at a glance
| Population | 6,866 |
| Land area | 2,398.0 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $87,630 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Weston 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | +0% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 5 | +41% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 4 | -10% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Cities, towns & communities in Weston County
ZIP codes in Weston County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Weston County
How many truck crashes happen in Weston County?
Weston County has had 56 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 17 people and killing 0.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Weston County?
The worst month is January: 14.3% of truck crashes in Weston County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Weston County?
Since 2015, Weston County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Weston County compare with Wyoming for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 71.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Weston County, vs 187.2 for Wyoming.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Weston County?
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.