Broadwater County, MT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Broadwater County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 65 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Broadwater County compares with Montana
Broadwater County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Broadwater County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Broadwater County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.1 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 18% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 34.4% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 13% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 56.2% | 54.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.1% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Compared with Montana, Broadwater County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in Broadwater County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 0.9% for Montana.
Overview
Police reported 65 crashes involving commercial trucks in Broadwater County since 2015: 19 people were injured and 2 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 63 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (16.9% of the year) and are lowest in July (1.5%).
November through March accounts for 56.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 54.3% in Montana.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (10.8%).
34.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 39.4% across Montana.
Where crashes happen
US-287 leads in Broadwater County with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-12 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Broadwater County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Broadwater County fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Broadwater County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-287; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Broadwater County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Broadwater County) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 3 |
| US-12 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Broadwater County) |
|---|---|
| 67.6 Us-12 | 1 |
| Mm2.9 Us12W | 1 |
| Us 12 / Mm 76.2 | 1 |
Broadwater County at a glance
| Population | 8,302 |
| Land area | 1,192.4 sq mi |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $65,555 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Broadwater 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 | — | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | — | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 5 | -4% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 7 | +34% | 0.4 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Broadwater County
ZIP codes in Broadwater County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Broadwater County
How many truck accidents are there in Broadwater County?
Broadwater County has had 65 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 19 people and killing 2.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Broadwater County?
Since 2015, US-287 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Broadwater County: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Broadwater County?
November has the most truck crashes in Broadwater County, 16.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Broadwater County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Broadwater County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Broadwater County compared with Montana?
Per 100,000 residents, Broadwater County has 70.1 truck crashes a year; Montana has 64.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Broadwater County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.