Carter County, MT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Carter 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 100 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carter County compares with Montana
Carter County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carter County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carter County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 623.8 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 9.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 74% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 49.0% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 11.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 50% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 54% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 55.2% | 54.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.2% | 30.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Montana, Carter 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 and on snow, slush or ice.
Carter County at a glance: April worst month: 21.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Carter County has recorded 100 truck crashes since 2015, with 30 people injured and 1 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 42 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 21.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 1.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 55.2% of truck crashes, against 54.3% across Montana.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 27.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 49.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Montana: 39.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Carter County happened on US-212 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Carter County.
Route planning tips for Carter County fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Carter County.
- 49.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Montana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Carter County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Carter County) |
|---|---|
| US-212 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carter County) |
|---|---|
| Mm108 Us Highway 212 | 2 |
| Mm102 Us Highway 212 | 1 |
| Mm115 Us-Highway 212 | 1 |
Carter County at a glance
| Population | 1,399 |
| Land area | 3,340.5 sq mi |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $58,053 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carter 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 | — | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | — | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 5 | +66% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | +108% | 0.2 |
In the 2000s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Carter County
ZIP codes in Carter County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Carter County
How many truck crashes happen in Carter County?
Since 2015, 100 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Carter County (30 injured, 1 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Carter County?
Truck crashes in Carter County peak in April, with 21.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Carter County?
Since 2015, Carter County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Carter County compare with Montana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 623.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Carter County, vs 64.3 for Montana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Carter 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.