ZIP 82938 (McKinnon, WY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 82938: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sweetwater 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 2,596 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Sweetwater County compares with Wyoming
Sweetwater County against Wyoming and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sweetwater County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sweetwater County | Wyoming | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 546.5 | 187.2 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.1 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.43 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 53.7% | 45.1% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 23.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 30.2% | 25.0% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 61.3% | 59.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 36.7% | 32.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Wyoming, Sweetwater County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Sweetwater County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 0.4% in Wyoming.
Overview
Police reported 2,596 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sweetwater County since 2015: 1,504 people were injured and 206 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (14.6% of the year) and are lowest in May (3.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 61.3% of truck crashes, against 59.3% across Wyoming.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 53.7% of truck crashes, compared with 45.1% in Wyoming.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 82938.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Sweetwater County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 82938 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 53.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wyoming; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Sweetwater County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sweetwater County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 Mp 184.41 | 39 |
| I-80 Mp 72 | 12 |
| I-80 Mp 90.26 | 10 |
| I-80 Mp 142 | 9 |
| I-80 Mp 143 | 9 |
| I-80 Mp 156 | 8 |
| I-80 Mp 182.83 | 8 |
| I-80 Mp 85 | 8 |
ZIP 82938 at a glance
| Population | 221 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $105,323 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sweetwater 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 | 151 | — | 3.6 |
| 2000s | 220 | +46% | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 194 | -12% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 245 | +27% | 5.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 151 to 245. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.2 a year in 2016–19 and 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 82938
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 82938?
Since 2015, 2,596 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sweetwater County (1,504 injured, 206 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 82938?
March has the most truck crashes in Sweetwater County, 14.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 82938?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sweetwater County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 82938 compare with Wyoming?
Per 100,000 residents, Sweetwater County has 546.5 truck crashes a year; Wyoming has 187.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 82938?
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.