ZIP 82210 (Chugwater, WY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 82210: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Platte 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
2 of 468 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Platte County compares with Wyoming
Platte County against Wyoming and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Platte County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Platte County | Wyoming | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 464.6 | 187.2 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 49% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.43 | 0.49 | 33% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 30.6% | 45.1% | 6.2% | 32% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 23.4% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 25.0% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 74.0% | 59.3% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 31.9% | 32.8% | 24.8% | same |
Platte County has lower values than Wyoming for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
Platte County at a glance: February 19.9% of truck crashes happen in February, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 468 crashes involving commercial trucks in Platte County since 2015: 135 people were injured and 10 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (19.9% of the year) and are lowest in August (2.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 74.0% of truck crashes, vs 59.3% for Wyoming.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
30.6% 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 82210 happened on I-25 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 0.4% in Wyoming.
Route planning tips for ZIP 82210 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Platte County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Platte County) |
|---|---|
| I-25 Intchg 70 Nb Off | 6 |
| I-25 Mp 65 | 6 |
| I-25 Mp 70 | 5 |
| I-25 Mp 92 | 5 |
| I-25 Mp 53.5 | 4 |
| I-25 Mp 61 | 3 |
| I-25 Mp 66.5 | 3 |
| I-25 Mp 69 | 3 |
ZIP 82210 at a glance
| Population | 275 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,200 |
| Median home value | $275,823 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Platte 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 | 21 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 30 | +47% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 34 | +12% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 42 | +25% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 42. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 82210
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 82210?
468 truck crashes have been reported in Platte County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 135 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 82210?
The worst month is February: 19.9% of truck crashes in Platte County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 82210?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Platte County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 82210 compare with Wyoming?
Per 100,000 residents, Platte County has 464.6 truck crashes a year; Wyoming has 187.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 82210?
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.