ZIP 59037 (Huntley, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59037: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Yellowstone 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
14 of 668 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Yellowstone County compares with Montana
Yellowstone County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Yellowstone County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Yellowstone County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.4 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 48% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 32.5% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.9% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.9% | 20.6% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.4% | 54.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.2% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Yellowstone County has lower values than Montana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Yellowstone County: 1 in 45 crashes involve a garbage truck (14 since 2015), vs 0.9% across Montana.
Overview
Police reported 668 crashes involving commercial trucks in Yellowstone County since 2015: 245 people were injured and 24 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 14.4% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 53.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 54.3% in Montana.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
32.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 39.4% across Montana.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 59037 happened on I-90 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Montana: 0.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 59037 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 24.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Montana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Yellowstone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Yellowstone County) |
|---|---|
| Johnson Ln | 2 |
| Mile 460.4 I-90W | 2 |
| Mm 458.2 I-90 | 2 |
| Mm455.7 I-90E | 2 |
| Mm468.5 I90W | 2 |
| Mm47.7 I-94 | 2 |
| An21317 | 1 |
| Fin6193 | 1 |
ZIP 59037 at a glance
| Population | 2,336 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $105,099 |
| Median home value | $356,502 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Yellowstone 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 | 1 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 50 | +6956% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 53 | +5% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 56 | +6% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 56. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59037
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 59037?
Yellowstone County has had 668 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 245 people and killing 24.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 59037?
February has the most truck crashes in Yellowstone County, 14.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 59037?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Yellowstone County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 59037 compare with Montana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Yellowstone County has 33.4 truck crashes a year; Montana has 64.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 59037?
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.