ZIP 82609 (Casper, WY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 82609: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Natrona 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
6 of 481 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Natrona County compares with Wyoming
Natrona County against Wyoming and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Natrona County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Natrona County | Wyoming | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.4 | 187.2 | 49.7 | 73% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.43 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 3.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.3% | 45.1% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 23.4% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.7% | 25.0% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.0% | 59.3% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 24.6% | 32.8% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Compared with Wyoming, Natrona County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Wyoming on garbage-truck share.
Natrona County at a glance: 1 in 76 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 0.4% across Wyoming.
Overview
Police reported 481 crashes involving commercial trucks in Natrona County since 2015: 180 people were injured and 18 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.0% of truck crashes, vs 59.3% for Wyoming.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 28.3% of truck crashes, compared with 45.1% in Wyoming.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 82609 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 0.4% across Wyoming.
Route planning tips for ZIP 82609 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Natrona 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 (Natrona County) |
|---|---|
| Wy 257 & Robertson Rd | 7 |
| Wy 220 Mp 101 | 4 |
| Wy 220 Mp 60 | 4 |
| Wy 220 Mp 94 | 4 |
| I-25 Mp 188 | 3 |
| N Mckinley St | 3 |
| N Mckinley St Mp 100.39 | 3 |
| Us 20/Us 26 To I-25 | 3 |
ZIP 82609 at a glance
| Population | 18,714 |
| Density | 111 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,010 |
| Median home value | $293,568 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Natrona 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 | 20 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 29 | +40% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 41 | +42% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 43 | +5% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 43. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 82609
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 82609?
Since 2015, 481 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Natrona County (180 injured, 18 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 82609?
The worst month is November: 11.9% of truck crashes in Natrona County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 82609?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Natrona County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 82609 compare with Wyoming for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Natrona County has 51.4 truck crashes a year; Wyoming has 187.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 82609?
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.