Forsyth, MT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Forsyth: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Forsyth and Rosebud County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Rosebud County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Montana, Rosebud County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Rosebud County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 0.9% across 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.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Forsyth since 2015; patterns below come from Rosebud County as a whole.
93% of truck crash reports in Rosebud County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 15.9% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (2.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 54.9% of truck crashes, vs 54.3% for Montana.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
39.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 39.4% across Montana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Forsyth since 2015: I-94 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rosebud County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Forsyth fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rosebud County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 2 |
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 |
Forsyth at a glance
| Population | 1,643 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,427 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 59327) | $52,639 |
| Median home value (ZIP 59327) | $233,954 |
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 |
In the 2000s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Forsyth
How common are truck crashes in Forsyth?
Since 2015, 220 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rosebud County (92 injured, 12 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Forsyth?
Truck crashes in Rosebud County peak in October, with 15.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Forsyth?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Rosebud County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Forsyth compare with Montana?
Per 100,000 residents, Rosebud County has 236.3 truck crashes a year; Montana has 64.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Forsyth?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.