ZIP 82324 (Elk Mountain, WY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 82324: 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 |
Compared with Wyoming, Carbon County is lower 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
Carbon County has recorded 2,245 truck crashes since 2015, with 548 people injured and 90 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 17.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 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%).
57.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 45.1% across Wyoming.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 82324 happened on I-80 (4); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.2% share (Wyoming: 0.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 82324 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 57.4% of truck crashes here, more than Wyoming; schedule winter checks early.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 4 |
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 82324 at a glance
| Population | 175 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,500 |
| Median home value | $276,975 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
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 large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 82324
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 82324?
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 82324?
February has the most truck crashes in Carbon County, 17.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 82324?
Since 2015, Carbon County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 82324 compare with Wyoming?
Per 100,000 residents, Carbon County has 1,346.1 truck crashes a year; Wyoming has 187.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 82324?
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.