ZIP 82070 (Laramie, WY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 82070: 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 |
Compared with Wyoming, Albany County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Albany County: 1 in 1429 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 0.4% across Wyoming.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,631 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Albany County. They injured 914 people and killed 78.
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%).
November through March accounts for 61.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 59.3% in Wyoming.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 82070 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-230 (2) and SR-130 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.1%, compared with 0.4% in Wyoming.
Route planning tips for ZIP 82070 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Albany County.
- With 54.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wyoming), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Albany County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-230 | 2 |
| SR-130 | 1 |
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 82070 at a glance
| Population | 20,144 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,095 |
| Median home value | $337,250 |
| Home ownership | 55% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 108 to 136. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 82070
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 82070?
1,631 truck crashes have been reported in Albany County since 2015, with 78 deaths and 914 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 82070?
The worst month is March: 14.7% of truck crashes in Albany County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 82070?
Since 2015, Albany County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 82070 compare with Wyoming?
Albany County records 355.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 187.2 across Wyoming.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 82070?
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.