ZIP 59008 (Belfry, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59008: 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 |
Carbon County has lower values than Montana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Carbon County: 1 in 19 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.2%, vs 0.9% in Montana.
Overview
Since 2015, 61 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Carbon County. They injured 25 people and killed 6.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 69 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 14.8% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (3.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.8% of truck crashes, against 54.3% across Montana.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 18.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 32.8% 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 ZIP 59008 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 59008 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.6% of truck crashes here, more than Montana; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 59008 at a glance
| Population | 456 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $100,469 |
| Median home value | $415,372 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59008
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 59008?
Since 2015, 61 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Carbon County (25 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 59008?
Truck crashes in Carbon County peak in December, with 14.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 59008?
Since 2015, Carbon County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 59008 compared 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 59008?
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.