Geyser, MT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Geyser: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Geyser and Judith Basin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Judith Basin County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Montana, Judith Basin County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 50 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Geyser since 2015, this page uses Judith Basin County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
88% of truck crash reports in Judith Basin 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, 16.7% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (1.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 62.5% of truck crashes, vs 54.3% for Montana.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 48.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Montana: 39.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Geyser happened on US-87 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Judith Basin County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Geyser fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.2% of truck crashes here, more than Montana; adjust start times where you can.
- 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
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 Judith Basin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-87 | 1 |
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 |
Geyser at a glance
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 59447) | $77,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 59447) | $319,667 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Geyser
How many truck accidents are there in Geyser?
Since 2015, 90 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Judith Basin County (40 injured, 1 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Geyser?
The worst month is February: 16.7% of truck crashes in Judith Basin County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Geyser?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Judith Basin County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Geyser 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in Geyser?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.