ZIP 82638 (Hiland, WY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 82638: 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 stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
The headline for Natrona County: 1 in 76 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.3%, against 0.4% for Wyoming.
Overview
Natrona County has recorded 481 truck crashes since 2015, with 180 people injured and 18 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.0% of truck crashes, against 59.3% across Wyoming.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.3%).
Road surface: 28.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wyoming: 45.1%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 82638 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Wyoming: 0.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 82638 fleets
- Build extra time into November 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 82638 at a glance
| Population | 116 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 82638
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 82638?
481 truck crashes have been reported in Natrona County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 180 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 82638?
Truck crashes in Natrona County peak in November, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 82638?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Natrona County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 82638 compare with Wyoming?
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 82638?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.