ZIP 59001 (Absarokee, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59001: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Stillwater County, 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 254 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Stillwater County compares with Montana
Stillwater County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stillwater County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stillwater County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 227.0 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 3.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 34% below 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 | 59.3% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 33.9% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 64.0% | 54.3% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 29.2% | 30.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Montana, Stillwater County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Montana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Stillwater County at a glance: February 22.4% of truck crashes happen in February, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 254 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Stillwater County. They injured 79 people and killed 8.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 22.4% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (3.5%).
November through March accounts for 64.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 54.3% in Montana.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (11.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 59.3% of truck crashes, compared with 39.4% in Montana.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 59001 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Stillwater County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59001 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 25.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Montana.
- 59.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Montana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Stillwater 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 (Stillwater County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 E Mm398.1 | 2 |
| Mm412.0 I90W | 2 |
| Bull Dr | 1 |
| Hwy 10 Mmm 8.8 | 1 |
| Mm 2.5 S-421 | 1 |
| Mm 396.1 I-90 | 1 |
| Mm 398.3 I 90 | 1 |
| Mm 418.3 I-90 | 1 |
ZIP 59001 at a glance
| Population | 1,409 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,692 |
| Median home value | $368,065 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stillwater 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 | 10 | — | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 16 | +55% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 25 | +55% | 0.4 |
In the 2000s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 25. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59001
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 59001?
Since 2015, 254 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Stillwater County (79 injured, 8 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 59001?
February has the most truck crashes in Stillwater County, 22.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 59001?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Stillwater County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 59001 compare with Montana for truck crashes?
Stillwater County records 227.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 64.3 across Montana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 59001?
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.