ZIP 59102 (Billings, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59102: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Yellowstone 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
14 of 668 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Yellowstone County compares with Montana
Yellowstone County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Yellowstone County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Yellowstone County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.4 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 48% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 32.5% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.9% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.9% | 20.6% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.4% | 54.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.2% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Yellowstone County sits below Montana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Yellowstone County at a glance: 1 in 45 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.2%, against 0.9% for Montana.
Overview
Yellowstone County has recorded 668 truck crashes since 2015, with 245 people injured and 24 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 14.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 53.4% of truck crashes, against 54.3% across Montana.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
32.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 39.4% across Montana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 59102 is I-90, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-SOUTH Frontage Road (2), SR-3 (2) and King Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Montana: 0.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 59102 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-90; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.9% of truck crashes here, more than Montana; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Yellowstone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 4 |
| CR-SOUTH Frontage Road | 2 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| King Ave | 1 |
| Lake Elmo Dr | 1 |
| Lr-Laurel Road | 1 |
| Lr-South Frontage Road | 1 |
| S 72nd St W | 1 |
| Ssr-416 Blue Creek Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Yellowstone County) |
|---|---|
| Johnson Ln | 2 |
| Mile 460.4 I-90W | 2 |
| Mm 458.2 I-90 | 2 |
| Mm455.7 I-90E | 2 |
| Mm468.5 I90W | 2 |
| Mm47.7 I-94 | 2 |
| An21317 | 1 |
| Fin6193 | 1 |
ZIP 59102 at a glance
| Population | 47,977 |
| Density | 1,232 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,141 |
| Median home value | $334,096 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Yellowstone 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 | 1 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 50 | +6956% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 53 | +5% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 56 | +6% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 56. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59102
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 59102?
Yellowstone County has had 668 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 245 people and killing 24.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 59102?
I-90 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 59102 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 59102?
The worst month is February: 14.4% of truck crashes in Yellowstone County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 59102?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Yellowstone County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 59102 compare with Montana?
Per 100,000 residents, Yellowstone County has 33.4 truck crashes a year; Montana has 64.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 59102?
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.