ZIP 59106 (Billings, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59106: 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 runs above Montana on 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
Since 2015, 668 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Yellowstone County. They injured 245 people and killed 24.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (14.4% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 53.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 54.3% in Montana.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 32.5% of truck crashes, compared with 39.4% in Montana.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 59106 happened on CR-SOUTH Frontage Road (2), SR-3 (2), I-90 (1), King Ave (1) and Lr-Laurel Road (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 0.9% across Montana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59106 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Yellowstone County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.9% of truck crashes here, more than Montana; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Yellowstone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-SOUTH Frontage Road | 2 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| King Ave | 1 |
| Lr-Laurel Road | 1 |
| Lr-South Frontage Road | 1 |
| S 72nd St W | 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 59106 at a glance
| Population | 21,417 |
| Density | 74 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $125,833 |
| Median home value | $502,962 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 56. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59106
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 59106?
Since 2015, 668 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Yellowstone County (245 injured, 24 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 59106?
February has the most truck crashes in Yellowstone County, 14.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 59106?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Yellowstone County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 59106 compared with Montana?
Yellowstone County records 33.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 64.3 across Montana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 59106?
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.