ZIP 59034 (Hardin, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59034: 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 |
Compared with Montana, Big Horn County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Big Horn County: 17.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.8 across Montana.
Overview
Since 2015, 264 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Big Horn County. They injured 108 people and killed 47.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 18.2% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.2%).
November through March accounts for 57.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 54.3% in Montana.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
40.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 39.4% across Montana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-90 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come I- 90 (1), N Crawford Ave (1) and Sr-Highway 47 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Montana: 0.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 59034 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Big Horn County.
- Check whether your routes use I-90, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Big Horn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 4 |
| I- 90 | 1 |
| N Crawford Ave | 1 |
| Sr-Highway 47 | 1 |
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 59034 at a glance
| Population | 5,008 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,726 |
| Median home value | $178,118 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 2000s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59034
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 59034?
Big Horn County has had 264 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 108 people and killing 47.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 59034?
Since 2015, I-90 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 59034: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 59034?
February has the most truck crashes in Big Horn County, 18.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 59034?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Big Horn County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 59034 compare with Montana?
Per 100,000 residents, Big Horn County has 183.3 truck crashes a year; Montana has 64.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 59034?
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.