ZIP 82321 (Baggs, WY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 82321: 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 runs above Wyoming on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Carbon County at a glance: February worst month: 17.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 2,245 crashes involving commercial trucks in Carbon County since 2015: 548 people were injured and 90 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 17.9% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (3.4%).
November through March accounts for 69.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 59.3% in 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 82321 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-13 (1) and SR-789 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.2%, compared with 0.4% in Wyoming.
Route planning tips for ZIP 82321 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wyoming.
- 57.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wyoming; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-789 | 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 82321 at a glance
| Population | 752 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,250 |
| Median home value | $231,886 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 82321
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 82321?
Since 2015, 2,245 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Carbon County (548 injured, 90 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 82321?
Truck crashes in Carbon County peak in February, with 17.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 82321?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Carbon County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 82321 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 82321?
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.