ZIP 82648 (Powder River, WY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 82648: 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.
What stands out in Natrona County: 1 in 76 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.3%, vs 0.4% in 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
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.
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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 82648 since 2015: US-20 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 0.4% in Wyoming.
Route planning tips for ZIP 82648 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Natrona County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 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 82648 at a glance
| Population | 24 |
| Density | 0 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 |
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 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 82648
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 82648?
481 truck crashes have been reported in Natrona County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 180 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 82648?
November has the most truck crashes in Natrona County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 82648?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Natrona County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 82648 compare with Wyoming for truck crashes?
Natrona County records 51.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 187.2 across Wyoming.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 82648?
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.