CHEYENNE – As high winds tear across Wyoming and northern Colorado, an increasing number of vehicles have been blown over, littering Interstates 25 and 80.

The high wind event has caused approximately 39 vehicles to crash on Wyoming highways so far this week, according to the Wyoming Highway Patrol. These trucks are getting hit with wind gusts anywhere from 50 to 75 mph.

WHP Senior Public Relations Specialist Aaron Brown said the final numbers may change as reports are completed.

Multiple signs on the highways and digital resources have been warning of the high wind conditions. Sections of both I-25 and I-80 have been closed to lightweight, high-profile vehicles due to 35 to 45 mph sustained winds and gusts over 75 mph.

Most of the crashes occurred on I-80 near Cooper Cove west of Lara

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