ZIP 59028 (Fishtail, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59028: 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 |
Stillwater County sits below Montana 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 worst month: 22.4% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 254 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Stillwater County. They injured 79 people and killed 8.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
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.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 11.4% of truck crashes.
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 59028 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Stillwater County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59028 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 25.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Montana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 59.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Montana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 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 59028 at a glance
| Population | 496 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,969 |
| Median home value | $563,537 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 25. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59028
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 59028?
254 truck crashes have been reported in Stillwater County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 79 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 59028?
February has the most truck crashes in Stillwater County, 22.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 59028?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Stillwater County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 59028 compare with Montana?
Stillwater County records 227.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 64.3 across Montana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 59028?
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.