Roundup, MT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Roundup: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Roundup and Musselshell County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Musselshell County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 39 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Musselshell County compares with Montana
Musselshell County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Musselshell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Musselshell County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.4 | 64.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 32% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.9% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 27% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 13.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 42% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.8% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 60.5% | 54.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.3% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Compared with Montana, Musselshell County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Montana on injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Musselshell County: December 20.5% of truck crashes happen in December, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 39 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Musselshell County. They injured 22 people and killed 1.
That averages about one truck crash every 106 days in fully reported years.
Roundup had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Musselshell County numbers.
92% of truck crash reports in Musselshell County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 20.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 60.5% of truck crashes, vs 54.3% for Montana.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 15.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 28.9% of truck crashes, compared with 39.4% in Montana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Roundup since 2015 were spread across roads: US-12 (1) and US-87 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Musselshell County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Roundup fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Musselshell County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Musselshell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-12 | 1 |
| US-87 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Musselshell County) |
|---|---|
| Mm17.9 Us87S | 1 |
Roundup at a glance
| Population | 2,017 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,560 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 59072) | $59,594 |
| Median home value (ZIP 59072) | $234,755 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Musselshell 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 | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 2 | -43% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 4 | +155% | 0.2 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Roundup
How common are truck crashes in Roundup?
Since 2015, 39 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Musselshell County (22 injured, 1 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Roundup?
The worst month is December: 20.5% of truck crashes in Musselshell County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Roundup?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Musselshell County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Roundup compared with Montana?
The yearly rate is 63.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Musselshell County, vs 64.3 for Montana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Roundup?
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.