ZIP 82222 (Lance Creek, WY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 82222: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Niobrara 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
0 of 95 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Niobrara County compares with Wyoming
Niobrara County against Wyoming and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Niobrara County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Niobrara County | Wyoming | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 343.7 | 187.2 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.43 | 0.49 | 28% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.1% | 45.1% | 6.2% | 47% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 23.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.1% | 25.0% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.8% | 59.3% | 41.9% | 24% below the state |
| After dark | 29.9% | 32.8% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Niobrara County has lower values than Wyoming for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Niobrara County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 0.4% for Wyoming.
Overview
Niobrara County has recorded 95 truck crashes since 2015, with 30 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 46 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 13.7% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.8% of truck crashes, vs 59.3% for Wyoming.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
24.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 45.1% across Wyoming.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 82222 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Niobrara County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 82222 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 25.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wyoming; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Niobrara County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Niobrara County) |
|---|---|
| Us 18/ Us 85 | 2 |
| Us 18/Us 20 Mp 21.40 | 2 |
| Us 18/Us 85 | 2 |
| Us 18/Us 85 Mp 157.48 | 2 |
| Us 20 Mp 47.1 | 2 |
| Us 85 Mp 193.5 | 2 |
| Us 85/Wy 18/20 | 2 |
| 5Th St/Wy 270 | 1 |
ZIP 82222 at a glance
| Population | 161 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,742 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Niobrara 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 | 5 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 6 | +31% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 7 | +9% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 7 | +5% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 82222
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 82222?
Niobrara County has had 95 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 30 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 82222?
April has the most truck crashes in Niobrara County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 82222?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Niobrara County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 82222 compare with Wyoming for truck crashes?
Niobrara County records 343.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 187.2 across Wyoming.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 82222?
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.