ZIP 82052 (Buford, WY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 82052: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Albany 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
1 of 1,631 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Albany County compares with Wyoming
Albany County against Wyoming and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Albany County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Albany County | Wyoming | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 355.9 | 187.2 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 16% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.43 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.1% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 82% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 54.9% | 45.1% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 23.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.8% | 25.0% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 61.5% | 59.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.9% | 32.8% | 24.8% | same |
Albany County sits below Wyoming on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Wyoming on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Albany County: 1 in 1429 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.1%, vs 0.4% in Wyoming.
Overview
Albany County has recorded 1,631 truck crashes since 2015, with 914 people injured and 78 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (14.7% of the year) and are lowest in July (3.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 61.5% of truck crashes, vs 59.3% for Wyoming.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
54.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 45.1% across Wyoming.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 82052 is I-80, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.1% of the total, against 0.4% across Wyoming.
Route planning tips for ZIP 82052 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 54.9% of truck crashes here, more than Wyoming; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Albany County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 7 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Albany County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 Mp 305.99 | 18 |
| I-80 Mp 331.56 | 18 |
| I-80 Mp 292.19 | 17 |
| I-80 Mp 292.35 | 15 |
| I-80 Mp 328.5 | 12 |
| I-80 Mp 327.5 | 10 |
| I-80 Mp 329 | 9 |
| I-80 Mp 329.00 | 9 |
ZIP 82052 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Albany 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 | 108 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 122 | +14% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 146 | +19% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 136 | -7% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 108 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 136. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 82052
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 82052?
Albany County has had 1,631 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 914 people and killing 78.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 82052?
I-80 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 82052 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 82052?
Truck crashes in Albany County peak in March, with 14.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 82052?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Albany County since 2015 (0.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 82052 compare with Wyoming for truck crashes?
Albany County records 355.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 187.2 across Wyoming.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 82052?
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.