ZIP 82942 (Point Of Rocks, WY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 82942: 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
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 |
Sweetwater County sits below Wyoming on garbage-truck share. It runs above Wyoming on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Sweetwater County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 0.4% across Wyoming.
Overview
Sweetwater County has recorded 2,596 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,504 people injured and 206 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 14.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 3.5%.
November through March accounts for 61.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 59.3% in Wyoming.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
53.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 45.1% across Wyoming.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 82942 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-15 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sweetwater County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 82942 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 53.7% of truck crashes here, more than Wyoming; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Sweetwater County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 4 |
| CR-15 | 1 |
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 82942 at a glance
| Population | 9 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 151 a year in the 1990s and 245 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.2 a year in 2016–19, 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 82942
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 82942?
Since 2015, 2,596 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sweetwater County (1,504 injured, 206 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 82942?
I-80 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 82942 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 82942?
Truck crashes in Sweetwater County peak in March, with 14.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 82942?
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 82942 compare with Wyoming?
Sweetwater County records 546.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 187.2 across Wyoming.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 82942?
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.