ZIP 59052 (McLeod, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59052: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sweet Grass 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 291 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Sweet Grass County compares with Montana
Sweet Grass County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sweet Grass County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sweet Grass County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 675.1 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 10.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.7 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 82% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.24 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 29% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 64.9% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.5% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 66.7% | 54.3% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 32.6% | 30.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Montana, Sweet Grass County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Sweet Grass County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 0.9% in Montana.
Overview
Police reported 291 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sweet Grass County since 2015: 71 people were injured and 2 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (15.5% of the year) and are lowest in August (2.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 66.7% of truck crashes, against 54.3% across Montana.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 64.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Montana: 39.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 59052.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Sweet Grass County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59052 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.0% of truck crashes here, more than Montana; adjust start times where you can.
- 64.9% 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
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 Sweet Grass 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 (Sweet Grass County) |
|---|---|
| Mm368.8 Interstate 90 | 2 |
| Mm378.1 I90W | 2 |
| Mm 16.9 - Us Highway 191 | 1 |
| Mm 365.6 I90 | 1 |
| Mm 376.1 -I90 | 1 |
| Mm24.5 Us 191 | 1 |
| Mm27.5 Us 191 | 1 |
| Mm368.5 I90E | 1 |
ZIP 59052 at a glance
| Population | 186 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,547 |
| Median home value | $1,040,616 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sweet Grass 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 | — | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 11 | — | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 17 | +46% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 28 | +68% | 0.0 |
In the 2000s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 28. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59052
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 59052?
Sweet Grass County has had 291 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 71 people and killing 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 59052?
The worst month is December: 15.5% of truck crashes in Sweet Grass County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 59052?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sweet Grass County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 59052 compare with Montana?
Sweet Grass County records 675.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 64.3 across Montana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 59052?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.