Wise River, MT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wise River: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wise River and Silver Bow County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Silver Bow County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 291 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Silver Bow County compares with Montana
Silver Bow County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Silver Bow County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Silver Bow County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.7 | 64.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 61% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.26 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 53.8% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.7% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 64.5% | 54.3% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 33.3% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Silver Bow County has lower values than Montana for deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Silver Bow County: 1 in 45 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.2%, against 0.9% for Montana.
Overview
Silver Bow County has recorded 291 truck crashes since 2015, with 75 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
Wise River had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Silver Bow County numbers.
88% of truck crash reports in Silver Bow County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 14.4% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (3.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 64.5% of truck crashes, vs 54.3% for Montana.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 53.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Montana: 39.4%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wise River since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Montana: 0.9%).
Route planning tips for Wise River fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Montana.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 53.8% of truck crashes here, more than Montana; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Silver Bow County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Silver Bow County) |
|---|---|
| Butte | 1 |
| Continental Dr | 1 |
| Dewey Blvd & Maryland Ave | 1 |
| I-15 N Mm124.2 | 1 |
| I-90W Mm232.5 | 1 |
| I15N Mm126.2 | 1 |
| Mm 110.7 I-15 | 1 |
| Mm 121 I15 Nb Exit Ramp | 1 |
Wise River at a glance
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 59727) | $64,583 |
| Median home value (ZIP 59727) | $352,579 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Silver Bow 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 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 20 | +3820% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 18 | -11% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 28 | +62% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 2000s and 28 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wise River
How many truck accidents are there in Wise River?
291 truck crashes have been reported in Silver Bow County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 75 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wise River?
Truck crashes in Silver Bow County peak in November, with 14.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wise River?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Silver Bow County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Wise River compared with Montana?
Per 100,000 residents, Silver Bow County has 68.7 truck crashes a year; Montana has 64.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Wise River?
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.