ZIP 59078 (Shawmut, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59078: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wheatland 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 51 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Wheatland County compares with Montana
Wheatland County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wheatland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wheatland County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 203.2 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 3.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.34 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 34.8% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 12% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 60.9% | 54.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 23.9% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Wheatland County sits below Montana on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and winter months (nov–mar).
Wheatland County at a glance: February the month with the most truck crashes: 23.5% of the year's total.
Overview
Wheatland County has recorded 51 truck crashes since 2015, with 20 people injured and 0 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 87 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 23.5% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (2.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 60.9% of truck crashes, against 54.3% across Montana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 15.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 34.8% 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 59078 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Wheatland County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59078 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wheatland County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Wheatland 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 (Wheatland County) |
|---|---|
| Mm 10.5 Us 191N | 1 |
| Mm 12.4 Us 191 | 1 |
| Mm 15.1 Us 191 | 1 |
| Mm 8.1 Us 191 | 1 |
| US-191 | 1 |
ZIP 59078 at a glance
| Population | 115 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $27,000 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Wheatland 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 5 | +18% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 5 | +1% | 0.0 |
In the 2000s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59078
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 59078?
Since 2015, 51 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wheatland County (20 injured, 0 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 59078?
Truck crashes in Wheatland County peak in February, with 23.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 59078?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Wheatland County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 59078 compare with Montana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 203.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wheatland County, vs 64.3 for Montana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 59078?
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.