ZIP 59007 (Bearcreek, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59007: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Carbon 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
3 of 61 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Carbon County compares with Montana
Carbon County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carbon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carbon County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.9 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.3 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 5.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 32.8% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 17% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.1% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.8% | 54.3% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 17.2% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 44% below the state |
Compared with Montana, Carbon County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Carbon County: 1 in 19 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 0.9% across Montana.
Overview
Carbon County has recorded 61 truck crashes since 2015, with 25 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 69 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 14.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 3.3%.
November through March accounts for 44.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 54.3% in Montana.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 18.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 32.8% 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 59007 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 4.9%, compared with 0.9% in Montana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59007 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Carbon County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Montana.
- 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 Carbon 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 (Carbon County) |
|---|---|
| Mm 10.6 Us-310 | 1 |
| Mm 2.3 Mt-78 | 1 |
| Mm 41.4 Us-310 | 1 |
| Mm72.9 Hwy212 | 1 |
ZIP 59007 at a glance
| Population | 96 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $113,750 |
| Median home value | $207,608 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carbon 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 | 7 | — | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 4 | -37% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 6 | +40% | 0.6 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59007
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 59007?
Since 2015, 61 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Carbon County (25 injured, 6 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 59007?
December has the most truck crashes in Carbon County, 14.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 59007?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Carbon County since 2015 (4.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 59007 compare with Montana?
The yearly rate is 45.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Carbon County, vs 64.3 for Montana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 59007?
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.