ZIP 82225 (Lusk, WY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 82225: 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
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 |
Compared with Wyoming, Niobrara County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Niobrara County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 0.4% across Wyoming.
Overview
Police reported 95 crashes involving commercial trucks in Niobrara County since 2015: 30 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 24.1% 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 82225 since 2015: US-18 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Niobrara County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 82225 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Niobrara County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wyoming.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-18 | 1 |
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 82225 at a glance
| Population | 1,616 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,422 |
| Median home value | $228,319 |
| Home ownership | 54% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 82225
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 82225?
Since 2015, 95 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Niobrara County (30 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 82225?
The worst month is April: 13.7% of truck crashes in Niobrara County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 82225?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Niobrara County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 82225 compared with Wyoming?
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 82225?
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.