ZIP 82711 (Alva, WY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 82711: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Crook 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
2 of 201 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crook County compares with Wyoming
Crook County against Wyoming and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crook County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crook County | Wyoming | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 218.6 | 187.2 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.21 | 0.43 | 0.49 | 51% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 2.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 48.1% | 45.1% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 23.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 36.9% | 25.0% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.8% | 59.3% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 34.2% | 32.8% | 24.8% | same |
Crook County sits below Wyoming on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Wyoming on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Crook County: 1 in 93 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 0.4% across Wyoming.
Overview
Since 2015, 201 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Crook County. They injured 42 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.9% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (3.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.8% of truck crashes, against 59.3% across Wyoming.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
Road surface: 48.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wyoming: 45.1%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 82711 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-164/NEW Haven Rd (1) and SR-24 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Wyoming: 0.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 82711 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Crook County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-164/NEW Haven Rd | 1 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crook County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 Mp 178 | 3 |
| I-90 Mp 184.31 | 3 |
| Us 212 Mp 17 | 3 |
| I-90 Mp 149.60 | 2 |
| I-90 Mp 171.79 | 2 |
| I-90 Mp 175.02 | 2 |
| I-90 Mp 184.9 | 2 |
| I-90 Mp 186.3 | 2 |
ZIP 82711 at a glance
| Population | 254 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,623 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crook 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 | 10 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 9 | -7% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 14 | +60% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 20 | +38% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 82711
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 82711?
Crook County has had 201 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 42 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 82711?
January has the most truck crashes in Crook County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 82711?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Crook County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 82711 compare with Wyoming for truck crashes?
Crook County records 218.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 187.2 across Wyoming.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 82711?
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.