ZIP 82224 (Lost Springs, WY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 82224: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Converse 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
3 of 488 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Converse County compares with Wyoming
Converse County against Wyoming and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Converse County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Converse County | Wyoming | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 323.3 | 187.2 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.43 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 34.8% | 45.1% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 23.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 25.0% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.7% | 59.3% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 33.3% | 32.8% | 24.8% | same |
Converse 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 morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Converse County: November 13.1% of truck crashes happen in November, more than any other month.
Overview
Converse County has recorded 488 truck crashes since 2015, with 166 people injured and 15 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (13.1% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 53.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 59.3% in Wyoming.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 34.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wyoming: 45.1%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 82224 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-18 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 0.4% in Wyoming.
Route planning tips for ZIP 82224 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Converse County.
- 25.4% 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
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.
Crash reporting for 2016 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Converse County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-18 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Converse County) |
|---|---|
| Cr 31/Ross Rd | 5 |
| Cr 32/Highland Loop Rd | 4 |
| I-25 Mp 156 | 4 |
| Wy 59 Mp 22.07 | 4 |
| Wy 59 Mp 29.25 | 4 |
| Cr 34/Jenne Trail Rd | 3 |
| I-25 Intchg 160 Eb Off | 3 |
| I-25 Mp 147.45 | 3 |
ZIP 82224 at a glance
| Population | 1 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Converse 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 | 15 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 16 | +9% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 39 | +139% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 42 | +9% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 42 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 82224
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 82224?
Since 2015, 488 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Converse County (166 injured, 15 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 82224?
The worst month is November: 13.1% of truck crashes in Converse County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 82224?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Converse County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 82224 compare with Wyoming?
Converse County records 323.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 187.2 across Wyoming.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 82224?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2016; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.