ZIP 82443 (Thermopolis, WY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 82443: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hot Springs 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 55 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hot Springs County compares with Wyoming
Hot Springs County against Wyoming and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hot Springs County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hot Springs County | Wyoming | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 108.1 | 187.2 | 49.7 | 42% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.43 | 0.49 | 37% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 4.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.2% | 45.1% | 6.2% | 60% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.1% | 23.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 25.0% | 13.8% | 64% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.7% | 59.3% | 41.9% | 45% below the state |
| After dark | 16.4% | 32.8% | 24.8% | 50% below the state |
Compared with Wyoming, Hot Springs County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Hot Springs County: 1 in 55 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 0.4% across Wyoming.
Overview
Since 2015, 55 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hot Springs County. They injured 15 people and killed 2.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 73 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 16.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 3.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 32.7% of truck crashes, vs 59.3% for Wyoming.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 14.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.2% of truck crashes, compared with 45.1% in Wyoming.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 82443 happened on SR-120 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.8% of the total, against 0.4% across Wyoming.
Route planning tips for ZIP 82443 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 29.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wyoming.
- 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 Hot Springs County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-120 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hot Springs County) |
|---|---|
| Us 20/Us 20 Bus/ Wy 789 | 2 |
| Us 20/Us 20 Bus/Wy 789 Mp 130.50 | 2 |
| Us 20/Wy 789 | 2 |
| Us 20/Wy 789 Mp 130.69 | 2 |
| Wy 120 Mp 14.4 | 2 |
| Wy 120 Mp 20.67 | 2 |
| Wy 120 Mp 27.15 | 2 |
| Wy 120 Mp 39.71 | 2 |
ZIP 82443 at a glance
| Population | 4,533 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,767 |
| Median home value | $233,117 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hot Springs 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 | 2 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | +22% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | +50% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 5 | +19% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 5 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 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 82443
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 82443?
55 truck crashes have been reported in Hot Springs County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 15 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 82443?
Truck crashes in Hot Springs County peak in August, with 16.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 82443?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hot Springs County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 82443 compare with Wyoming?
Hot Springs County records 108.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 187.2 across Wyoming.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 82443?
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.