ZIP 82834 (Buffalo, WY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 82834: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Johnson 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
0 of 227 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Johnson County compares with Wyoming
Johnson County against Wyoming and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Johnson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Johnson County | Wyoming | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 224.1 | 187.2 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.22 | 0.43 | 0.49 | 49% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 41.0% | 45.1% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 23.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 28.6% | 25.0% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.0% | 59.3% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 32.7% | 32.8% | 24.8% | same |
Johnson County sits below Wyoming on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Wyoming on crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Johnson County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 0.4% for Wyoming.
Overview
Police reported 227 crashes involving commercial trucks in Johnson County since 2015: 53 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (14.5% of the year) and are lowest in May (3.5%).
November through March accounts for 53.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 59.3% in Wyoming.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 41.0% of truck crashes, compared with 45.1% in Wyoming.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 82834 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-16 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Johnson County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 82834 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Johnson County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Johnson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-16 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Johnson County) |
|---|---|
| I-25 Mp 294.00 | 3 |
| Hwy 387 Mp 109 | 2 |
| I-25 Mp 240.39 | 2 |
| I-25 Mp 250.64 | 2 |
| I-25 Mp 263.34 | 2 |
| I-25 Mp 275.6 Parking Area | 2 |
| I-25 Mp 277.41 | 2 |
| I-25 Mp 293.69 | 2 |
ZIP 82834 at a glance
| Population | 7,588 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,395 |
| Median home value | $322,406 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Johnson 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 15 | +50% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 19 | +24% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 22 | +16% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 22. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 82834
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 82834?
Johnson County has had 227 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 53 people and killing 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 82834?
December has the most truck crashes in Johnson County, 14.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 82834?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Johnson County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 82834 compare with Wyoming for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Johnson County has 224.1 truck crashes a year; Wyoming has 187.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 82834?
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.