ZIP 82073 (Laramie, WY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 82073: 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. It stands out for 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.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 61.5% of truck crashes, against 59.3% across Wyoming.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (6.9%).
54.9% 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 (6). After it: US-287 (4).
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 82073 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 54.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wyoming), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 6 |
| US-287 | 4 |
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 82073 at a glance
| Population | 37 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 108 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 136. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 82073
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 82073?
Since 2015, 1,631 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Albany County (914 injured, 78 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 82073?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 82073: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 82073?
Truck crashes in Albany County peak in March, with 14.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 82073?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Albany County since 2015 (0.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 82073 compare with Wyoming?
Per 100,000 residents, Albany County has 355.9 truck crashes a year; Wyoming has 187.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 82073?
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.