ZIP 82007 (Cheyenne, WY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 82007: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Laramie County, 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
11 of 1,567 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Laramie County compares with Wyoming
Laramie County against Wyoming and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Laramie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Laramie County | Wyoming | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 128.3 | 187.2 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 18% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.43 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 33.2% | 45.1% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 23.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.1% | 25.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.6% | 59.3% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 29.1% | 32.8% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Laramie County has lower values than Wyoming for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Laramie County: 1 in 130 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.8%, against 0.4% for Wyoming.
Overview
Laramie County has recorded 1,567 truck crashes since 2015, with 766 people injured and 56 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (13.0% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.6% of truck crashes, against 59.3% across Wyoming.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.2%).
33.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 45.1% across Wyoming.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: House Ave (1) and Meadow Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 0.4% in Wyoming.
Route planning tips for ZIP 82007 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Laramie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 3 |
| House Ave | 1 |
| Meadow Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Laramie County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 Mp 342 | 40 |
| I-80 Mp 341.4 | 11 |
| I-80 Mp 340 | 8 |
| I-80 Mp 347 | 8 |
| I-80 Mp 384.17 | 7 |
| I-25 Mp 4 | 6 |
| I-80 Intchg 357 Eb On | 6 |
| I-80 Mp 351.99 | 6 |
ZIP 82007 at a glance
| Population | 21,704 |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,745 |
| Median home value | $196,753 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Laramie 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 | 79 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 96 | +21% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 117 | +22% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 128 | +9% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 79 a year in the 1990s and 128 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 82007
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 82007?
Since 2015, 1,567 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Laramie County (766 injured, 56 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 82007?
I-80 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 82007 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 82007?
March has the most truck crashes in Laramie County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 82007?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Laramie County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 82007 compared with Wyoming?
Laramie County records 128.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 187.2 across Wyoming.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 82007?
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.