ZIP 59043 (Lame Deer, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59043: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rosebud 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 220 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rosebud County compares with Montana
Rosebud County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rosebud County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rosebud County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 236.3 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 3.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 39.9% | 39.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.7% | 20.6% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.9% | 54.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 39.4% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Montana, Rosebud County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Rosebud County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 0.9% across Montana.
Overview
Police reported 220 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rosebud County since 2015: 92 people were injured and 12 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 15.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 2.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 54.9% of truck crashes, vs 54.3% for Montana.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 39.9% of truck crashes, compared with 39.4% in Montana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 59043 is US-212, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Us- 212 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Rosebud County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59043 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rosebud County.
- Check whether your routes use US-212, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Rosebud County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-212 | 4 |
| Us- 212 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rosebud County) |
|---|---|
| Mm47.7 Us212 | 2 |
| Mm 48.3 Mm 212 West | 1 |
| Mm 50.6Us Highway 212 | 1 |
| Mm 92.4 I-94 | 1 |
| Mm115.5 I94W | 1 |
| Mm218.8 Eb Us-12 | 1 |
| Mm51.8 Eb Us-212 | 1 |
| Mm57.5 Us 212 | 1 |
ZIP 59043 at a glance
| Population | 2,727 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $29,028 |
| Median home value | $110,345 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rosebud 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 | — | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | — | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 14 | +52% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 20 | +40% | 1.0 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59043
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 59043?
Rosebud County has had 220 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 92 people and killing 12.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 59043?
NHTSA data shows US-212 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 59043 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 59043?
Truck crashes in Rosebud County peak in October, with 15.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 59043?
Since 2015, Rosebud County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 59043 compare with Montana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 236.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rosebud County, vs 64.3 for Montana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 59043?
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.