Cheyenne, WY – A commercial dump truck rolled over early Wednesday morning on Interstate 80 near Cheyenne after the driver allegedly fell asleep at the wheel, according to the Wyoming Highway Patrol.
The crash happened around 7:22 a.m. on October 29, 2025, at mile marker 362, as the eastbound truck drifted toward the right shoulder and struck a Jersey barrier. Troopers said the vehicle then spun, tipped, and rolled off the roadway.
According to troopers, the driver was wearing a seatbelt and escaped with only minor injuries. No other vehicles were involved. After admitting to falling asleep while driving, the operator was cited for Careless Driving and multiple commercial violations.
Authorities are using the incident to remind drivers that fatigue can be as dangerous as impairment. “Be at your best—get some rest,” the Highway Patrol advised in its statement.
The Wyoming Highway Patrol continues to emphasize safe commercial driving practices, particularly as long-haul and early-morning routes increase fatigue risk along I-80.
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