ZIP 82720 (Hulett, WY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 82720: 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 |
Compared with Wyoming, Crook County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Crook County: 1 in 93 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 0.4% across Wyoming.
Overview
Crook County has recorded 201 truck crashes since 2015, with 42 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 3.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.8% of truck crashes, vs 59.3% for Wyoming.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
48.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 45.1% across Wyoming.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 82720 since 2015: CR-164/NEW Haven Rd (1) and SR-24 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Wyoming: 0.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 82720 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Crook County.
- 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 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 82720 at a glance
| Population | 995 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,170 |
| 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 82720
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 82720?
Since 2015, 201 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Crook County (42 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 82720?
January has the most truck crashes in Crook County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 82720?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Crook County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 82720 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 can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 82720?
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.