ZIP 82440 (Ralston, WY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 82440: 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
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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Park County: 1 in 92 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.1%, against 0.4% for Wyoming.
Overview
Police reported 94 crashes involving commercial trucks in Park County since 2015: 40 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 44 days.
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.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 82440 since 2015: US-14A (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Wyoming: 0.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 82440 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Park County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-14A | 3 |
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 82440 at a glance
| Population | 71 |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 35% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 82440
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 82440?
94 truck crashes have been reported in Park County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 40 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 82440?
The worst month is February: 13.8% of truck crashes in Park County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 82440?
Since 2015, Park County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 82440 compared with Wyoming?
Park County records 26.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 187.2 across Wyoming.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 82440?
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.