Phillips County, MT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Phillips 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 49 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Phillips County compares with Montana
Phillips County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Phillips County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Phillips County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.9 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.34 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.0% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 56% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.7% | 54.3% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 18.2% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 41% below the state |
Compared with Montana, Phillips County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Phillips County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 0.9% for Montana.
Overview
Phillips County has recorded 49 truck crashes since 2015, with 14 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 91 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 14.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.7% of truck crashes, against 54.3% across Montana.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 12.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.0% of truck crashes, compared with 39.4% in Montana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Phillips County since 2015 were spread across roads: US-191 (2) and Us-Hwy 2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Phillips County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Phillips County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Phillips County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Phillips County) |
|---|---|
| US-191 | 2 |
| Us-Hwy 2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Phillips County) |
|---|---|
| Mm 88 Us Highway 191 | 2 |
| Bowdoin Rd | 1 |
| Mm 446.4 Us Hwy 2 | 1 |
| Mm 459 Us 2 | 1 |
| US-2 | 1 |
Phillips County at a glance
| Population | 4,214 |
| Land area | 5,140.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $54,060 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Phillips 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 |
| 2000s | 4 | — | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 4 | +17% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 4 | -15% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 2000s and 4 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 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Phillips County
ZIP codes in Phillips County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Phillips County
How many truck accidents are there in Phillips County?
Phillips County has had 49 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 14 people and killing 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Phillips County?
The worst month is September: 14.3% of truck crashes in Phillips County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Phillips County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Phillips County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Phillips County compare with Montana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Phillips County has 94.9 truck crashes a year; Montana has 64.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Phillips 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.