ZIP 82059 (Granite Canon, WY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 82059: 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.
Laramie County at a glance: 1 in 130 crashes involve a garbage truck (11 since 2015), vs 0.4% across Wyoming.
Overview
Police reported 1,567 crashes involving commercial trucks in Laramie County since 2015: 766 people were injured and 56 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
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.
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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 82059 happened on I-80 (4); no road leads clearly.
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 82059 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 4 |
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 82059 at a glance
| Population | 397 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $148,750 |
| Median home value | $470,554 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 79 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 128. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 82059
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 82059?
Laramie County has had 1,567 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 766 people and killing 56.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 82059?
The worst month is March: 13.0% of truck crashes in Laramie County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 82059?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Laramie County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 82059 compare with Wyoming?
Per 100,000 residents, Laramie County has 128.3 truck crashes a year; Wyoming has 187.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 82059?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.