ZIP 59072 (Roundup, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59072: 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
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 sits below Montana on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Montana on injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Musselshell County: December the month with the most truck crashes: 20.5% of the year's total.
Overview
Musselshell County has recorded 39 truck crashes since 2015, with 22 people injured and 1 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 106 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 20.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 60.5% of truck crashes, against 54.3% across Montana.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 59072 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-12 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Musselshell County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59072 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Musselshell County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Musselshell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Musselshell County) |
|---|---|
| Mm17.9 Us87S | 1 |
ZIP 59072 at a glance
| Population | 4,690 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,594 |
| Median home value | $234,755 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59072
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 59072?
Musselshell County has had 39 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 22 people and killing 1.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 59072?
Truck crashes in Musselshell County peak in December, with 20.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 59072?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Musselshell County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 59072 compare with Montana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Musselshell County has 63.4 truck crashes a year; Montana has 64.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 59072?
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.