I-80 Crash Near Evanston Kills Two, Injures Dozens

A massive multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 near Evanston, Wyoming shut down one of the state's most heavily traveled freight corridors on Wednesday afternoon, February 18, 2025, killing two people and injuring 22 others. Three victims were so severely hurt they were airlifted to medical centers in Utah.

The Wyoming State Patrol confirmed the crashes happened around 3 p.m. at mile marker 18, just east of Evanston, with incidents occurring simultaneously in both eastbound and westbound lanes. The scale of the westbound crash was staggering: 20 semi trucks and 12 passenger vehicles were involved. The eastbound lane saw a separate but related pileup involving multiple semis and passenger cars.

Both directions of I-80 were completely blocked. Troopers worked through the night alongside Uinta County Sheriff's Office, Uinta County Fire, EMS, and the Red Cross to rescue survivors, treat the injured, and clear the wreckage. All wreckers from Evanston were deployed, with additional units called in from Lyman. Uninjured survivors were transported to the Evanston machine shop for shelter via school buses.

Injuries ranged from broken legs and ribs to neck injuries and severe bruising. Twenty-two people were transported to Evanston Regional Hospital.

The Wyoming State Patrol's initial investigation points to traveling too fast for weather and road conditions as a primary contributing factor. The investigation is ongoing.

Wyoming's I-80 corridor through Uinta County is no stranger to dangerous winter conditions. High winds, sudden whiteout conditions, and rapidly changing road surfaces make this stretch one of the most hazardous for commercial truck traffic in the region. Federal regulations under 49 CFR Part 392.14 require commercial drivers to recognize hazardous conditions and reduce speed or stop when conditions make it unsafe to proceed. When that doesn't happen, the results can be catastrophic, as this crash made devastatingly clear.

If you or someone you love was injured in this crash or a similar Wyoming truck accident, you may have legal options. Speed-related commercial truck crashes often involve violations of federal safety regulations, and victims deserve to know their rights. If you or a loved one was injured in a crash with a commercial truck, call us at 866-377-3800 or schedule a free consultation at www.metierlaw.com.

Our thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives and with everyone still recovering from this tragedy.

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