Rosebud County, MT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rosebud 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 220 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rosebud County compares with Montana
Rosebud County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rosebud County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rosebud County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 236.3 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 3.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 39.9% | 39.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.7% | 20.6% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.9% | 54.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 39.4% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Rosebud County has lower values than Montana for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Rosebud County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 0.9% for Montana.
Overview
Rosebud County has recorded 220 truck crashes since 2015, with 92 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 15.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 2.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 54.9% of truck crashes, vs 54.3% for Montana.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 39.9% of truck crashes, compared with 39.4% in Montana.
Where crashes happen
US-212 leads in Rosebud County with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-94 (2), SR-39 (1) and US-12 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Rosebud County.
Route planning tips for Rosebud County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rosebud County.
- Check whether your routes use US-212, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Rosebud County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Rosebud County) |
|---|---|
| US-212 | 5 |
| I-94 | 2 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| US-12 | 1 |
| Us- 12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rosebud County) |
|---|---|
| Mm47.7 Us212 | 2 |
| Mm 48.3 Mm 212 West | 1 |
| Mm 50.6Us Highway 212 | 1 |
| Mm 92.4 I-94 | 1 |
| Mm115.5 I94W | 1 |
| Mm218.8 Eb Us-12 | 1 |
| Mm51.8 Eb Us-212 | 1 |
| Mm57.5 Us 212 | 1 |
Rosebud County at a glance
| Population | 8,194 |
| Land area | 5,008.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $52,684 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rosebud 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 | — | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | — | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 14 | +52% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 20 | +40% | 1.0 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Rosebud County
ZIP codes in Rosebud County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Rosebud County
How many truck accidents are there in Rosebud County?
Since 2015, 220 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rosebud County (92 injured, 12 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Rosebud County?
Since 2015, US-212 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Rosebud County: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Rosebud County?
October has the most truck crashes in Rosebud County, 15.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Rosebud County?
Since 2015, Rosebud County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Rosebud County compare with Montana?
Rosebud County records 236.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 64.3 across Montana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Rosebud 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.