ZIP 82054 (Carpenter, WY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 82054: 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
Since 2015, 1,567 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Laramie County. They injured 766 people and killed 56.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.6% of truck crashes, vs 59.3% for Wyoming.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
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 (5). After it: CR-208-1/MIKESELL Rd (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 82054 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Laramie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 5 |
| 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 82054 at a glance
| Population | 870 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,981 |
| Median home value | $565,895 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 79 to 128. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 82054
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 82054?
Since 2015, 1,567 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Laramie County (766 injured, 56 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 82054?
I-80 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 82054 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 82054?
Truck crashes in Laramie County peak in March, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 82054?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Laramie County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 82054 compare 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 82054?
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.