ZIP 82839 (Ranchester, WY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 82839: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sheridan 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 201 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sheridan County compares with Wyoming
Sheridan County against Wyoming and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sheridan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sheridan County | Wyoming | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.8 | 187.2 | 49.7 | 71% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 42% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.43 | 0.49 | 42% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 3.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 39.5% | 45.1% | 6.2% | 13% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.9% | 23.4% | 23.7% | 28% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.1% | 25.0% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.3% | 59.3% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 30.8% | 32.8% | 24.8% | same |
Sheridan County sits below Wyoming on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Wyoming on garbage-truck share.
The headline for Sheridan County: 1 in 65 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.5%, against 0.4% for Wyoming.
Overview
Sheridan County has recorded 201 truck crashes since 2015, with 49 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 53.3% of truck crashes, against 59.3% across 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 39.5% of truck crashes, compared with 45.1% in Wyoming.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 82839 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-90Eb (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Wyoming: 0.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 82839 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Sheridan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90Eb | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sheridan County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 Mp .2 | 3 |
| I-90 Mp 37.4 | 3 |
| Us 14 Mp 72.9 | 3 |
| 5Th St & I-90 Intchg 23 Wb Off | 2 |
| I-90 Intchg 16 Eb Off & Wy 339 | 2 |
| I-90 Mp 14.88 | 2 |
| I-90 Mp 26.75 | 2 |
| I-90 Mp 27 | 2 |
ZIP 82839 at a glance
| Population | 1,661 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,708 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sheridan 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 13 | +30% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 17 | +29% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 18 | +3% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 82839
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 82839?
Since 2015, 201 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sheridan County (49 injured, 5 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 82839?
Truck crashes in Sheridan County peak in January, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 82839?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Sheridan County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 82839 compared with Wyoming?
Per 100,000 residents, Sheridan County has 53.8 truck crashes a year; Wyoming has 187.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 82839?
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.