ZIP 82721 (Moorcroft, WY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 82721: 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.
Crook County at a glance: 1 in 93 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.1%, vs 0.4% in 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.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 48.1% 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 82721 since 2015: US-14 (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 82721 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Crook County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-14 | 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 82721 at a glance
| Population | 2,955 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,865 |
| Median home value | $285,099 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 82721
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 82721?
201 truck crashes have been reported in Crook County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 42 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 82721?
The worst month is January: 12.9% of truck crashes in Crook County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 82721?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Crook County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 82721 compare with Wyoming?
The yearly rate is 218.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Crook County, vs 187.2 for Wyoming.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 82721?
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.