Judith Basin County, MT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Judith Basin 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 90 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Judith Basin County compares with Montana
Judith Basin County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Judith Basin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Judith Basin County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 344.5 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 5.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 68% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 48.8% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.8% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 62.5% | 54.3% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 35.0% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Judith Basin County sits below Montana on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Montana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Judith Basin County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 0.9% for Montana.
Overview
Judith Basin County has recorded 90 truck crashes since 2015, with 40 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 50 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (16.7% of the year) and are lowest in June (1.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 62.5% of truck crashes, vs 54.3% for Montana.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.1% of truck crashes.
48.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 39.4% across Montana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Judith Basin County since 2015: US-87 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Judith Basin County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Judith Basin County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Montana.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 48.8% 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
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 Judith Basin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Judith Basin County) |
|---|---|
| US-87 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Judith Basin County) |
|---|---|
| 0.3 Miles Wb Grove Ln | 1 |
| Mm 10.4 Us Hwy 87 | 1 |
| Mm 33.3 Us 87 | 1 |
| Mm 35.8 Us 191 | 1 |
| Mm 38.1 Us 87 | 1 |
| Mm 40.3 Us 87 | 1 |
| Mm 40.7 Us 87 | 1 |
| Mm 41.3 Us 87 | 1 |
Judith Basin County at a glance
| Population | 2,111 |
| Land area | 1,869.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $57,920 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Judith Basin 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 | 7 | — | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 6 | -11% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 7 | +10% | 0.4 |
In the 2000s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Judith Basin County
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Questions fleets ask about Judith Basin County
How many truck accidents are there in Judith Basin County?
Judith Basin County has had 90 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 40 people and killing 1.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Judith Basin County?
The worst month is February: 16.7% of truck crashes in Judith Basin County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Judith Basin County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Judith Basin County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Judith Basin County compare with Montana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 344.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Judith Basin County, vs 64.3 for Montana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Judith Basin County?
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.