ZIP 59053 (Martinsdale, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59053: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Meagher 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 35 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Meagher County compares with Montana
Meagher County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Meagher County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Meagher County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 145.3 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 21% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 45.5% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 34% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.5% | 54.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.3% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Montana, Meagher County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Meagher County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 0.9% for Montana.
Overview
Meagher County has recorded 35 truck crashes since 2015, with 14 people injured and 1 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 122 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 17.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 54.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 54.3% in Montana.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (14.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 45.5% of truck crashes, compared with 39.4% in Montana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 59053 since 2015: CR-294 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Meagher County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59053 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 45.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Montana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Meagher County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-294 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Meagher County) |
|---|---|
| Mm12.5 Us89N | 1 |
| Mm16.5 S294W | 1 |
ZIP 59053 at a glance
| Population | 412 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,038 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Meagher 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 | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 3 | — | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 2 | -27% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | +75% | 0.0 |
In the 2000s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 3. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59053
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 59053?
Meagher County has had 35 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 14 people and killing 1.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 59053?
Truck crashes in Meagher County peak in October, with 17.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 59053?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Meagher County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 59053 compare with Montana for truck crashes?
Meagher County records 145.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 64.3 across Montana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 59053?
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.