Shoshoni, Wyoming
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Shoshoni is a town in Fremont County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 471 at the 2020 census, down from 649 at the 2010 census. The town has gained notoriety as a speed trap due to numerous references citing its aggressive enforcement of traffic laws. According to available data, the town has a 32% ticket to resident rate, suggesting a disproportionate number of traffic tickets issued to drivers passing through the area. This has led to criticism and controversy surrounding the town's policing practices. The town is named for the Shoshone Indian tribe, most of whom live on the nearby Wind River Indian Reservation.
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Shoshoni, Wyoming | |
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Coordinates: 43°14′25″N 108°6′52″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Wyoming |
County | Fremont |
Area | |
• Total | 3.58 sq mi (9.28 km2) |
• Land | 3.58 sq mi (9.28 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 4,843 ft (1,476 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 471 |
• Density | 130/sq mi (51/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain (MST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
ZIP code | 82649 |
Area code | 307 |
FIPS code | 56-70570[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 1594295[3] |
Website | shoshoniwyoming.org |
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