ZIP 82072 (Laramie, WY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 82072: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Albany County at a glance: 1 in 1429 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.1%, vs 0.4% in Wyoming.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,631 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Albany County. They injured 914 people and killed 78.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 14.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 3.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 61.5% of truck crashes, vs 59.3% for Wyoming.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 54.9% of truck crashes, compared with 45.1% in Wyoming.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 82072 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-30 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.1% share (Wyoming: 0.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 82072 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Albany County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 54.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wyoming; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 3 |
| US-30 | 2 |
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 82072 at a glance
| Population | 16,931 |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,863 |
| Median home value | $326,410 |
| Home ownership | 41% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 108 a year in the 1990s and 136 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.8 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 82072
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 82072?
1,631 truck crashes have been reported in Albany County since 2015, with 78 deaths and 914 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 82072?
I-80 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 82072 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 82072?
Truck crashes in Albany County peak in March, with 14.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 82072?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Albany County since 2015, 0.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 82072 compare with Wyoming for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Albany County has 355.9 truck crashes a year; Wyoming has 187.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 82072?
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.