ZIP 82053 (Burns, WY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 82053: 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.
The headline for Laramie County: 1 in 130 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.8%, against 0.4% for Wyoming.
Overview
Police reported 1,567 crashes involving commercial trucks in Laramie County since 2015: 766 people were injured and 56 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 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%).
Road surface: 33.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wyoming: 45.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 82053 is I-80, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-208-1/MIKESELL Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 0.4% across Wyoming.
Route planning tips for ZIP 82053 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Laramie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 6 |
| CR-208-1/MIKESELL Rd | 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 82053 at a glance
| Population | 1,656 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $115,486 |
| Median home value | $300,474 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
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. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 82053
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 82053?
Laramie County has had 1,567 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 766 people and killing 56.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 82053?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 82053 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 82053?
Truck crashes in Laramie County peak in March, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 82053?
Since 2015, Laramie County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 82053 compared with Wyoming?
Laramie County records 128.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 187.2 across Wyoming.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 82053?
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.