ZIP 59059 (Musselshell, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59059: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Musselshell 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 39 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Musselshell County compares with Montana
Musselshell County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Musselshell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Musselshell County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.4 | 64.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 32% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.9% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 27% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 13.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 42% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.8% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 60.5% | 54.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.3% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Musselshell County has lower values than Montana for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Musselshell County: December worst month: 20.5% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Musselshell County has recorded 39 truck crashes since 2015, with 22 people injured and 1 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 106 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 20.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 0.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 60.5% of truck crashes, against 54.3% across Montana.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 15.4% of truck crashes.
28.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 39.4% across Montana.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 59059.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Musselshell County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59059 fleets
- Build extra time into December 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 Musselshell 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 (Musselshell County) |
|---|---|
| Mm17.9 Us87S | 1 |
ZIP 59059 at a glance
| Population | 159 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,519 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Musselshell 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 | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 2 | -43% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 4 | +155% | 0.2 |
In the 2000s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59059
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 59059?
Since 2015, 39 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Musselshell County (22 injured, 1 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 59059?
The worst month is December: 20.5% of truck crashes in Musselshell County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 59059?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Musselshell County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 59059 compare with Montana?
Per 100,000 residents, Musselshell County has 63.4 truck crashes a year; Montana has 64.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 59059?
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.