ZIP 59050 (Lodge Grass, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59050: 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.
The headline for 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
November through March accounts for 57.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 54.3% in Montana.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 40.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Montana: 39.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 59050 happened on I-90 (1) and SR-451 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 59050 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Big Horn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 1 |
| SR-451 | 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 59050 at a glance
| Population | 1,338 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,500 |
| Median home value | $125,062 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59050
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 59050?
Big Horn County has had 264 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 108 people and killing 47.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 59050?
The worst month is February: 18.2% of truck crashes in Big Horn County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 59050?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Big Horn County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 59050 compare with Montana for truck crashes?
Big Horn County records 183.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 64.3 across Montana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 59050?
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.