ZIP 82718 (Gillette, WY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 82718: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Campbell 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
3 of 444 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Campbell County compares with Wyoming
Campbell County against Wyoming and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Campbell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Campbell County | Wyoming | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.4 | 187.2 | 49.7 | 59% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.43 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 30.5% | 45.1% | 6.2% | 32% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 23.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.4% | 25.0% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.6% | 59.3% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 34.0% | 32.8% | 24.8% | same |
Campbell County has lower values than Wyoming for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Campbell County: 1 in 135 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 0.4% across Wyoming.
Overview
Police reported 444 crashes involving commercial trucks in Campbell County since 2015: 175 people were injured and 22 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.6% of truck crashes, against 59.3% across Wyoming.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 30.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wyoming: 45.1%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 82718 happened on CR-16/BREENE Rd (1) and SR-59 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 0.4% in Wyoming.
Route planning tips for ZIP 82718 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Campbell County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Campbell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-16/BREENE Rd | 1 |
| SR-59 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Campbell County) |
|---|---|
| Wy 59 & Wy 387 | 4 |
| I-90 Mp 124 | 3 |
| Wy 387 & Cosner Rd | 3 |
| Wy 387 Mp 119 | 3 |
| Wy 450 Mp 63 | 3 |
| Wy 59 & Wy 387 Mp 75.06 | 3 |
| Wy 59 Mp 107.97 | 3 |
| Wy 59 Mp 57.50 | 3 |
ZIP 82718 at a glance
| Population | 26,619 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $104,458 |
| Median home value | $308,515 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Campbell 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 | 18 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 24 | +36% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 34 | +37% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 38 | +15% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 38. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 82718
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 82718?
Campbell County has had 444 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 175 people and killing 22.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 82718?
The worst month is February: 12.6% of truck crashes in Campbell County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 82718?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Campbell County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 82718 compare with Wyoming for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Campbell County has 76.4 truck crashes a year; Wyoming has 187.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 82718?
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.