WYOMING ACCIDENT STATISTICS (2006)

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From 2005 to 2006, fatalities in Wyoming traffic accidents increased by 15 percent. This is one of the largest percentage increases among all states. The traffic accident fatalities increased from 170 to 195 fatalities.

The highest percentage of fatal traffic accidents in Wyoming occurred when (at least) one motor vehicle collided with another, at a 32 percent rate. From there, the next most prevalent fatal accidents occurred between a motor vehicle and a fixed object, such as a car colliding with a telephone pole, at a 26 percent rate.

Of those killed in traffic accidents in Wyoming, 66 percent were drivers, 31 percent were automobile passengers and three percent of individuals killed were pedestrians. Additional statistics include 63 percent of those killed in Wyoming accidents were less than 45 years old, and the number of people killed in alcohol-related accidents totaled 80 people, or 41 percent of total fatalities. The month with the most fatal accidents was August, and the highest percentage of fatal accidents in Wyoming occurred on Fridays.

Wyoming Large Truck Accident Statistics (2006)

Wyoming reported 1,116 large truck accidents in 2006. Of those truck accidents, 48 were fatal accidents and 1,068 were non-fatal accidents. Of the fatal accidents, 42 people were killed; of the 1,068 non-fatal accidents, 310 accidents caused injuries and 551 injuries were sustained. Most of these large truck accidents occurred on interstate highways. Wyoming truck accident attorneys will be able to describe the horrific nature of many of the truck accident cases.

Wyoming Bus Accident Statistics (2006)

There were a total of eight bus accidents in Wyoming in 2006. Of these accidents, none were fatal. Of the eight accidents, seven involved injuries. Of all Wyoming bus accidents in 2006, nobody was killed, but 54 injuries were sustained.

Wyoming Truck Accident Lawyers

Large truck accidents kill thousands of people every year, and the numbers are on the rise across America. It is already estimated that someone is either killed or injured in a large truck accident every 20 minutes, which is why the federal government created the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR). Such regulations are a mandated set of rules that truck drivers and companies must comply with when operating large trucks between states.

The FMCSR are often ignored and truck accidents often result from such carelessness. An experienced personal injury lawyer that handles truck accident lawsuits, will be able to determine if the proper FMCSR rules were followed by the trucker and trucking company involved in the accident. Furthermore, a personal injury attorney will have the resources and ability to get important records from the truck company and truck driver to help determine possible violations of the federal rules to determine liability.

Please call 1-800-500-4658 to speak with me regarding your Wyoming truck accident case. You can also fill out an online contact form to reach me directly.

Wyoming Interstates & Highways

Wyoming is the least populated state in the country and has very few roadways crossing through the state. Wyoming only has three interstate highways and nine U.S. highways, in addition to the state highway system.

The three interstate highways in Wyoming are:

I-25 (runs north/south)
I-80 (runs east/west and crosses from Utah to Nebraska)
I-90 (runs mostly northeast through the state before entering South Dakota)

The nine US routes traversing Wyoming are:

US 14 (east/west)
US 16 (east/west)
US 20 (east/west)
US 26 (east/west)
US 30 (east/west)
US 89 (north/south)
US 189 (north/south)
US 191 (north/south)
US 287 (northwest/southeast)

Wyoming Facts

Wyoming became the 44th state in 1890. The state, located in the western region of America, is known for its landscape- from the Rocky Mountains to nationally renowned Yellowstone National Park. The state is ranked the 9th largest state in area, covering almost 100,000 square miles; it is also the least populated with just over 500,000 residents. Both the state's capital and largest city is Cheyenne.

Wyoming Transportation

In addition to the roadway transportation options throughout Wyoming, the state offers means of railway and air transportation. Common freight railway carriers are: Bighorn Divide and Wyoming Railroad, BNSF Railway, Dakota Minnesota and Eastern Railroad, Union Pacific Railroad and Wyoming Colorado Railroad. Air transport is provided through ten airports, some of which are small municipal airports. One of the most traveled airports is Casper/ Natrona County International Airport- the state's only international airport.

Wyoming Cities

The ten most populated cities in Wyoming are:

  1. Cheyenne;
  2. Casper;
  3. Laramie;
  4. Gillette;
  5. Rock Springs;
  6. Sheridan;
  7. Green River;
  8. Evanston;
  9. Riverton; and
  10. Cody.

Wyoming Counties Include:

Albany/ Big Horn/ Campbell/ Carbon/ Converse/ Crook/ Fremont/ Goshen/ Hot Springs/ Johnson/ Laramie/ Lincoln/ Natrona/ Niobrara/ Park/ Platte/ Sheridan/ Sublette/ Sweetwater/ Teton/ Uinta/ Washakie/ Weston

Wyoming Department of Transportation Information

District 1

Southeast section of Wyoming and includes the towns of Arlington, Baggs, Cheyenne, Elk Mountain, Laramie, Medicine Bow, Pine Bluffs, Rawlins and Saratoga

3411 So. 3rd St
Laramie, WY 82070

District 2

Central Wyoming and includes the towns of Casper, Chugwater, Douglas, Kaycee, Lusk, Midwest, Muddy Gap, Shirley Basin, Torrington and Wheatland

900 Bryan Stock Trail
Casper, WY 82601

District 3

Southwest section of Wyoming and includes the towns of Afton, Alpine Junction Port of Entry, Cokeville, Evanston, Farson, Granger, Jackson, Kemmerer, La Barge, Lyman, Patrick Draw, Pinedale, Rock Springs and Wamsutter

3200 Elk Street
Rock Springs, WY 82901

District 4

Northeast section of Wyoming and includes the towns of Buffalo, Burgess Junction, Gillette, Hulett, Moorcroft, Newcastle, Pole Creek, Reno Junction, Sheridan and Sundance

10 East Brundage Lane
Sheridan, WY 82801

District 5

Northwest section of Wyoming and includes the towns of Basin, Cody, Dubois, Frannie Port of Entry, Lander, Lovell, Meeteetse, Riverton, Shoshoni, South Pass, Ten Sleep, Thermopolis, Worland

218 West C, Box 461
Basin, WY 82410

Important Phone Numbers

General Information 307-777-4375

District 1 307-745-2100

District 2 307-473-3200

District 3 307-352-3000

District 4 307-682-3550

District 5 307-568-3400

For up to date road and traffic conditions, call Wyoming Road Report at 888-wyo-road Highway Patrol can be reached at 800-442-9090

If you are involved in a Wyoming truck accident, you need an experienced personal injury attorney who has successfully handled truck accident cases on your side. You and your family need protection from the truck company and their insurance provider. Trucking companies often destroy documents that are crucial to the accident in question. An experienced personal injury lawyer can stop the truck company from destroying these documents and make sure you are aggressively represented.

Because of the serious nature of truck accidents and the destruction of evidence that goes on, I can be reached toll free, 24 hours a day at 1-800-500-4658. Call me personally and I will immediately alert our truck accident team and begin taking the same steps as the truck company and their insurance company. The call and consultation are free. There is no fee unless we recover for you.

You can also contact us for a free consultation by completing our online truck accident evaluation form.