ZIP 59062 (Otter, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59062: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Powder River 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 123 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Powder River County compares with Montana
Powder River County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Powder River County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Powder River County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 587.2 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 9.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.3% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.9% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.1% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.4% | 54.3% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 38.4% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Powder River County has lower values than Montana for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Powder River County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 0.9% in Montana.
Overview
Police reported 123 crashes involving commercial trucks in Powder River County since 2015: 51 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 36 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.4% of truck crashes, vs 54.3% for Montana.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 22.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Montana: 39.4%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 59062 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Powder River County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59062 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Powder River County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Powder River 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 (Powder River County) |
|---|---|
| Mm82.2 Us Highway 212 | 2 |
| Mm 79.5 212 West | 1 |
| Mm 80 Us-212 | 1 |
| Mm 98.2 Us212 | 1 |
| Mm 99.4 Us 212 | 1 |
| Mm100 Us-212E | 1 |
| Mm83.1 Us212 | 1 |
| Mm92.2 Us212 | 1 |
ZIP 59062 at a glance
| Population | 51 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $28,750 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Powder River 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 | — | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 5 | — | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 7 | +45% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 10 | +52% | 0.4 |
In the 2000s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59062
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 59062?
Since 2015, 123 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Powder River County (51 injured, 7 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 59062?
Truck crashes in Powder River County peak in March, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 59062?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Powder River County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 59062 compare with Montana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 587.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Powder River County, vs 64.3 for Montana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 59062?
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.