Lewistown, MT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lewistown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lewistown and Fergus County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fergus County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 106 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fergus County compares with Montana
Fergus County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fergus County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fergus County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.9 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 74% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 36.9% | 39.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 28.2% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.6% | 54.3% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 22.3% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Fergus County has lower values than Montana for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
Fergus County at a glance: November 15.1% of truck crashes happen in November, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 106 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fergus County since 2015: 33 people were injured and 1 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 39 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Lewistown since 2015, this page uses Fergus County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
86% of truck crash reports in Fergus County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 15.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 3.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.6% of truck crashes, vs 54.3% for Montana.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 36.9% of truck crashes, compared with 39.4% in Montana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lewistown since 2015: CR-JENNI Road (1) and US-87 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Montana: 0.9%).
Route planning tips for Lewistown fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Fergus County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-JENNI Road | 1 |
| US-87 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fergus County) |
|---|---|
| Mm 18.9 Us Hwy 191 | 1 |
| Mm 33.4 Us Highway 191 | 1 |
| Mm 84.5 Us 191N | 1 |
| Mm25.9 Sec 426 Hanover Rd | 1 |
| Sipple Rd | 1 |
Lewistown at a glance
| Population | 6,204 |
| Land area | 5.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,084 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 59457) | $64,762 |
| Median home value (ZIP 59457) | $240,507 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fergus 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 8 | +5430% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 5 | -34% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 11 | +115% | 0.6 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lewistown
How many truck accidents are there in Lewistown?
106 truck crashes have been reported in Fergus County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 33 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lewistown?
November has the most truck crashes in Fergus County, 15.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lewistown?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fergus County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Lewistown compare with Montana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Fergus County has 78.9 truck crashes a year; Montana has 64.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lewistown?
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.