ZIP 82227 (Manville, WY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 82227: 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).
What stands out in Niobrara County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 0.4% for 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
Truck crashes peak in April (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 44.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 59.3% in 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 82227 since 2015: US-18 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Niobrara County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 82227 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.
- 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
| 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 (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 82227 at a glance
| Population | 363 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $31,827 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 82227
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 82227?
Since 2015, 95 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Niobrara County (30 injured, 6 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 82227?
Truck crashes in Niobrara County peak in April, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 82227?
Since 2015, Niobrara County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 82227 compare with Wyoming?
Per 100,000 residents, Niobrara County has 343.7 truck crashes a year; Wyoming has 187.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 82227?
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.