ZIP 59070 (Roberts, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59070: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Carbon 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
3 of 61 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Carbon County compares with Montana
Carbon County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carbon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carbon County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.9 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.3 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 5.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 32.8% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 17% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.1% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.8% | 54.3% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 17.2% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 44% below the state |
Carbon County sits below Montana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Montana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Carbon County at a glance: 1 in 19 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.2%, against 0.9% for Montana.
Overview
Police reported 61 crashes involving commercial trucks in Carbon County since 2015: 25 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 69 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (14.8% of the year) and are lowest in January (3.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.8% of truck crashes, vs 54.3% for Montana.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 18.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 32.8% 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 59070 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 4.9% of the total, against 0.9% across Montana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59070 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 27.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Montana.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Carbon 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 (Carbon County) |
|---|---|
| Mm 10.6 Us-310 | 1 |
| Mm 2.3 Mt-78 | 1 |
| Mm 41.4 Us-310 | 1 |
| Mm72.9 Hwy212 | 1 |
ZIP 59070 at a glance
| Population | 1,403 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $96,250 |
| Median home value | $530,414 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carbon 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 | — | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 7 | — | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 4 | -37% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 6 | +40% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 2000s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59070
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 59070?
Since 2015, 61 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Carbon County (25 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 59070?
Truck crashes in Carbon County peak in December, with 14.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 59070?
Since 2015, Carbon County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 59070 compare with Montana?
The yearly rate is 45.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Carbon County, vs 64.3 for Montana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 59070?
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.