ZIP 82214 (Guernsey, WY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 82214: 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 sits below Wyoming on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Platte County: February worst month: 19.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Platte County has recorded 468 truck crashes since 2015, with 135 people injured and 10 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%).
November through March accounts for 74.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 59.3% in Wyoming.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 30.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wyoming: 45.1%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 82214 since 2015: US-26 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.4% of the total, against 0.4% across Wyoming.
Route planning tips for ZIP 82214 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-26 | 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 82214 at a glance
| Population | 932 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,784 |
| Median home value | $266,844 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 42. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 82214
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 82214?
468 truck crashes have been reported in Platte County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 135 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 82214?
February has the most truck crashes in Platte County, 19.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 82214?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Platte County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 82214 compare with Wyoming for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Platte County has 464.6 truck crashes a year; Wyoming has 187.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 82214?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.