Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County and Deer Lodge County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Deer Lodge County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 80 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Deer Lodge County compares with Montana
Deer Lodge County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Deer Lodge County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Deer Lodge County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.3 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 32% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 50.6% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.4% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 55.8% | 54.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 39.0% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Deer Lodge County has lower values than Montana for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Deer Lodge County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 0.9% in Montana.
Overview
Police reported 80 crashes involving commercial trucks in Deer Lodge County since 2015: 33 people were injured and 2 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 52 days.
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Deer Lodge County numbers.
92% of truck crash reports in Deer Lodge County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 16.2% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (2.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 55.8% of truck crashes, against 54.3% across Montana.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 50.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Montana: 39.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Anaconda-Deer Lodge County.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Deer Lodge County.
Route planning tips for Anaconda-Deer Lodge County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 50.6% of truck crashes here, more than Montana; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Deer Lodge County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Deer Lodge County) |
|---|---|
| I-90W Mm208.4 | 1 |
| Mm 50.8 Mt 43 | 1 |
| Mm203.1, I-90W | 1 |
| Mm210.5 I90W | 1 |
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County at a glance
| Population | 9,811 |
| Land area | 736.7 sq mi |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 59711) | $58,157 |
| Median home value (ZIP 59711) | $241,189 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Deer Lodge 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 | 2 | — | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 5 | +96% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 7 | +52% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 2000s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Anaconda-Deer Lodge County
How many truck crashes happen in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County?
Since 2015, 80 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Deer Lodge County (33 injured, 2 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County?
Truck crashes in Deer Lodge County peak in February, with 16.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County?
Since 2015, Deer Lodge County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Anaconda-Deer Lodge County compare with Montana for truck crashes?
Deer Lodge County records 71.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 64.3 across Montana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Anaconda-Deer Lodge 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.