ZIP 82329 (Medicine Bow, WY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 82329: 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 |
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).
The headline for 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.
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.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 57.4% of truck crashes, compared with 45.1% in Wyoming.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 82329.
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 82329 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 25.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wyoming; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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
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 82329 at a glance
| Population | 493 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 82329
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 82329?
Carbon County has had 2,245 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 548 people and killing 90.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 82329?
February has the most truck crashes in Carbon County, 17.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 82329?
Since 2015, Carbon County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 82329 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 82329?
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.