ZIP 82435 (Powell, WY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 82435: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Park 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
1 of 94 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Park County compares with Wyoming
Park County against Wyoming and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Park County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Park County | Wyoming | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.9 | 187.2 | 49.7 | 86% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 2.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.6% | 45.1% | 6.2% | 54% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 23.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 25.0% | 13.8% | 52% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.9% | 59.3% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 20.6% | 32.8% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Park County sits below Wyoming on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Wyoming on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Park County: 1 in 92 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.1%, against 0.4% for Wyoming.
Overview
Park County has recorded 94 truck crashes since 2015, with 40 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 44 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.8% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (2.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.9% of truck crashes, against 59.3% across Wyoming.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 20.6% 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 82435.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Wyoming: 0.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 82435 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Park County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Park 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 (Park County) |
|---|---|
| Us 14A/Wy 114 | 3 |
| 17Th St/Us 14/Us 16/Us 20/Wy 12 | 2 |
| Frannie Port Of Entry | 2 |
| Us 14A/Wy 114/Coulter Ave | 2 |
| 16Th St & Sheridan Ave | 1 |
| 17Th St/Us 14/Us 16/Us/20/Wy 12 Mp 52.54 | 1 |
| Appaloosa Lane | 1 |
| Beck Ave & 16Th St | 1 |
ZIP 82435 at a glance
| Population | 12,337 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,534 |
| Median home value | $360,901 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Park 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 | 5 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 5 | +3% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 8 | +51% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 9 | +8% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 82435
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 82435?
94 truck crashes have been reported in Park County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 40 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 82435?
Truck crashes in Park County peak in February, with 13.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 82435?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Park County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 82435 compared with Wyoming?
The yearly rate is 26.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Park County, vs 187.2 for Wyoming.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 82435?
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.