ZIP 82301 (Rawlins, WY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 82301: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Carbon 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
4 of 2,245 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carbon County compares with Wyoming
Carbon County against Wyoming and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carbon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carbon County | Wyoming | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 1,346.1 | 187.2 | 49.7 | 7.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 4.5 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.23 | 0.43 | 0.49 | 47% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 52% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 57.4% | 45.1% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 23.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.6% | 25.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 69.0% | 59.3% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 33.0% | 32.8% | 24.8% | same |
Carbon County sits below Wyoming on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Carbon County: February 17.9% of truck crashes happen in February, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,245 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Carbon County. They injured 548 people and killed 90.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (17.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (3.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 69.0% of truck crashes, vs 59.3% for Wyoming.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 57.4% of truck crashes, compared with 45.1% in Wyoming.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 82301 since 2015: US-287 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.2% share (Wyoming: 0.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 82301 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 25.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wyoming; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 57.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wyoming; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Carbon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carbon County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 Mp 266.28 | 30 |
| I-80 Mp 272.99 | 14 |
| I-80 Mp 267 | 14 |
| I-80 Mp 261.80 | 13 |
| I-80 Mp 270 | 11 |
| Wagonhound Rest Area | 10 |
| I-80 Mp 220 | 9 |
| I-80 Intchg 209 Eb Off | 8 |
ZIP 82301 at a glance
| Population | 8,180 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,841 |
| Median home value | $215,132 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carbon 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 | 120 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 175 | +46% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 159 | -9% | 3.0 |
| 2020s | 211 | +32% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 120 a year in the 1990s and 211 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 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 82301
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 82301?
Since 2015, 2,245 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Carbon County (548 injured, 90 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 82301?
Truck crashes in Carbon County peak in February, with 17.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 82301?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Carbon County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 82301 compare with Wyoming for truck crashes?
Carbon County records 1,346.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 187.2 across Wyoming.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 82301?
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.