ZIP 59016 (Busby, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59016: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Big Horn 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
1 of 264 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Big Horn County compares with Montana
Big Horn County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Big Horn County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Big Horn County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 183.3 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 17.8 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 4.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 40.7% | 39.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.7% | 20.6% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 57.0% | 54.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 39.9% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Big Horn County has lower values than Montana for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Montana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Big Horn County: 17.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.8 in Montana.
Overview
Big Horn County has recorded 264 truck crashes since 2015, with 108 people injured and 47 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 18.2% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 57.0% of truck crashes, vs 54.3% for Montana.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 40.7% of truck crashes, compared with 39.4% in Montana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 59016 since 2015: US-212 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.4% of the total, against 0.9% across Montana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59016 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Big Horn County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Big Horn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-212 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Big Horn County) |
|---|---|
| Mile 38.2 Us Hwy 212 | 1 |
| Mile 544 I-90 | 1 |
| Mm1.8 Us Highway 212 | 1 |
| Mm34.6 Us 212 | 1 |
| Mm503.7 I90E | 1 |
| Mm534.6 I-90E | 1 |
| Mm545.1 I90W | 1 |
| Warren Loop/Mountain Crow Road | 1 |
ZIP 59016 at a glance
| Population | 1,044 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,750 |
| Home ownership | 57% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Big Horn 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 | — | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 16 | — | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 17 | +10% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 26 | +52% | 3.4 |
In the 2000s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59016
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 59016?
264 truck crashes have been reported in Big Horn County since 2015, with 47 deaths and 108 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 59016?
Truck crashes in Big Horn County peak in February, with 18.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 59016?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Big Horn County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 59016 compare with Montana?
The yearly rate is 183.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Big Horn County, vs 64.3 for Montana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 59016?
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.