Roosevelt County, MT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Roosevelt 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 53 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Roosevelt County compares with Montana
Roosevelt County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Roosevelt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Roosevelt County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.9 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.6 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 1.8× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 29.8% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 24% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 26% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.8% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.9% | 54.3% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 27.7% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Roosevelt County sits below Montana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Roosevelt County: 10.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.8 across Montana.
Overview
Since 2015, 53 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Roosevelt County. They injured 28 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 85 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 18.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 1.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.9% of truck crashes, vs 54.3% for Montana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 29.8% of truck crashes, compared with 39.4% in Montana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Roosevelt County is US-2, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-1015 (1), CR-17-1013 (1) and Us-Hwy 2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Roosevelt County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Roosevelt County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Roosevelt County.
- Check whether your routes use US-2, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Roosevelt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Roosevelt County) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 2 |
| CR-1015 | 1 |
| CR-17-1013 | 1 |
| Us-Hwy 2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Roosevelt County) |
|---|---|
| East Front St | 1 |
| Mile Marker 2 State Hwy 16 | 1 |
| Mm 25.9 Mt13 | 1 |
| Mm5.3 S327 | 1 |
| Mm8.4 Highway 250 | 1 |
| Road 2054 | 1 |
Roosevelt County at a glance
| Population | 10,197 |
| Land area | 2,354.6 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $58,462 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Roosevelt 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 | 5 | — | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 7 | +43% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | -37% | 0.4 |
In the 2000s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Roosevelt County
ZIP codes in Roosevelt County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Roosevelt County
How many truck accidents are there in Roosevelt County?
53 truck crashes have been reported in Roosevelt County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 28 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Roosevelt County?
Since 2015, US-2 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Roosevelt County: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Roosevelt County?
The worst month is December: 18.9% of truck crashes in Roosevelt County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Roosevelt County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Roosevelt County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Roosevelt County compared with Montana?
Roosevelt County records 41.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 64.3 across Montana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Roosevelt County?
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.