Shoshoni, Wyoming

Shoshoni, Wyoming
Part of downtown Shoshoni, 2012
Location of Shoshoni in Fremont County, Wyoming
Shoshoni, Wyoming
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 43°14′25″N 108°6′52″W / 43.24028°N 108.11444°W / 43.24028; -108.11444
CountryUnited States
StateWyoming
CountyFremont
Area
  Total
3.58 sq mi (9.28 km2)
  Land3.58 sq mi (9.28 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
4,843 ft (1,476 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
471
  Density130/sq mi (51/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain (MST))
  Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
ZIP code
82649
Area code307
FIPS code56-70570
GNIS feature ID1594295
Websiteshoshoniwyoming.org

Shoshoni is a town in Fremont County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 471 at the 2020 census, a 27.4% decline 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.