ZIP 82943 (Reliance, WY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 82943: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for 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.
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.
53.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 45.1% across Wyoming.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 82943 is I-80, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Gateway Blvd (1) and US-191 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Sweetwater County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 82943 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 53.7% of truck crashes here, more than Wyoming; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 6 |
| Gateway Blvd | 1 |
| US-191 | 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 82943 at a glance
| Population | 187 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 42% |
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 82943
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 82943?
Sweetwater County has had 2,596 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,504 people and killing 206.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 82943?
I-80 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 82943 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 82943?
Truck crashes in Sweetwater County peak in March, with 14.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 82943?
Since 2015, Sweetwater County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 82943 compare with Wyoming for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 546.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sweetwater County, vs 187.2 for Wyoming.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 82943?
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.