Lodge Grass, MT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lodge Grass: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lodge Grass and Big Horn County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Big Horn County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 264 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Big Horn County compares with Montana
Big Horn County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Big Horn County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Big Horn County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 183.3 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 17.8 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 4.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 40.7% | 39.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.7% | 20.6% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 57.0% | 54.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 39.9% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Big Horn County has lower values than Montana for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Big Horn County: 17.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.8 in Montana.
Overview
Big Horn County has recorded 264 truck crashes since 2015, with 108 people injured and 47 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Lodge Grass since 2015, this page uses Big Horn County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
93% of truck crash reports in Big Horn County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (18.2% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 57.0% of truck crashes, vs 54.3% for Montana.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 40.7% of truck crashes, compared with 39.4% in Montana.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Lodge Grass happened on SR-451 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Montana: 0.9%).
Route planning tips for Lodge Grass fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Big Horn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-451 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Big Horn County) |
|---|---|
| Mile 38.2 Us Hwy 212 | 1 |
| Mile 544 I-90 | 1 |
| Mm1.8 Us Highway 212 | 1 |
| Mm34.6 Us 212 | 1 |
| Mm503.7 I90E | 1 |
| Mm534.6 I-90E | 1 |
| Mm545.1 I90W | 1 |
| Warren Loop/Mountain Crow Road | 1 |
Lodge Grass at a glance
| Population | 427 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,655 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 59050) | $62,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 59050) | $125,062 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Big Horn County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | — | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 16 | — | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 17 | +10% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 26 | +52% | 3.4 |
In the 2000s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lodge Grass
How many truck accidents are there in Lodge Grass?
264 truck crashes have been reported in Big Horn County since 2015, with 47 deaths and 108 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lodge Grass?
The worst month is February: 18.2% of truck crashes in Big Horn County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lodge Grass?
Since 2015, Big Horn County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Lodge Grass compare with Montana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 183.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Big Horn County, vs 64.3 for Montana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lodge Grass?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.