ZIP 82331 (Saratoga, WY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 82331: 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).
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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 17.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 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.
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 82331.
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 82331 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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
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 82331 at a glance
| Population | 2,250 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,610 |
| Median home value | $348,615 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 82331
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 82331?
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 82331?
The worst month is February: 17.9% of truck crashes in Carbon County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 82331?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Carbon County since 2015, 0.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 82331 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 82331?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.