ZIP 83414 (Alta, WY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83414: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Teton 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
2 of 108 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Teton County compares with Wyoming
Teton County against Wyoming and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Teton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Teton County | Wyoming | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.0 | 187.2 | 49.7 | 78% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 36% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.43 | 0.49 | 33% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 4.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 33.3% | 45.1% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.1% | 23.4% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.8% | 25.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 59.3% | 41.9% | 26% below the state |
| After dark | 25.7% | 32.8% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Compared with Wyoming, Teton County is lower 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 Teton County: 1 in 53 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 0.4% across Wyoming.
Overview
Police reported 108 crashes involving commercial trucks in Teton County since 2015: 35 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 38 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (13.9% of the year) and are lowest in March (1.9%).
November through March accounts for 43.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 59.3% in Wyoming.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.3%).
Road surface: 33.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wyoming: 45.1%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 83414.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 0.4% in Wyoming.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83414 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Teton County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Teton 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 (Teton County) |
|---|---|
| Wy 22 Mp 7.5 | 4 |
| Us 26 Mp 145.99 | 2 |
| Wy 22 Mp 5.59 | 2 |
| Wy 22 Mp 7.41 | 2 |
| Wy 22 Mp 7.42 | 2 |
| Wy 22 Mp 7.47 | 2 |
| Airport Road | 1 |
| Alley & Cache St | 1 |
ZIP 83414 at a glance
| Population | 502 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Teton 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 | 8 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 8 | +1% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 8 | +0% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 10 | +26% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83414
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 83414?
Since 2015, 108 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Teton County (35 injured, 5 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 83414?
The worst month is February: 13.9% of truck crashes in Teton County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 83414?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Teton County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 83414 compare with Wyoming?
The yearly rate is 41.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Teton County, vs 187.2 for Wyoming.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 83414?
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.