ZIP 82643 (Midwest, WY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 82643: 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
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.
The headline for Natrona County: 1 in 76 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.3%, against 0.4% for Wyoming.
Overview
Since 2015, 481 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Natrona County. They injured 180 people and killed 18.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.0% of truck crashes, vs 59.3% for Wyoming.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 28.3% of truck crashes, compared with 45.1% in Wyoming.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 82643 since 2015: SR-387 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Wyoming: 0.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 82643 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Natrona County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-387 | 1 |
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 82643 at a glance
| Population | 267 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,800 |
| Median home value | $64,425 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 43 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 82643
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 82643?
Natrona County has had 481 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 180 people and killing 18.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 82643?
Truck crashes in Natrona County peak in November, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 82643?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Natrona County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 82643 compare with Wyoming for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 51.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Natrona County, vs 187.2 for Wyoming.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 82643?
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.