ZIP 82325 (Encampment, WY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 82325: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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).
What stands out in Carbon County: 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
Truck crashes peak in February (17.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (3.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 69.0% of truck crashes, against 59.3% across Wyoming.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 57.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wyoming: 45.1%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 82325.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.2% of the total, against 0.4% across Wyoming.
Route planning tips for ZIP 82325 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Carbon County.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 82325 at a glance
| Population | 867 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,167 |
| Median home value | $263,621 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 120 to 211. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 82325
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 82325?
2,245 truck crashes have been reported in Carbon County since 2015, with 90 deaths and 548 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 82325?
The worst month is February: 17.9% of truck crashes in Carbon County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 82325?
Since 2015, Carbon County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 82325 compared 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 82325?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.