ZIP 59201 (Wolf Point, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59201: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Roosevelt 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 53 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Roosevelt County compares with Montana
Roosevelt County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Roosevelt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Roosevelt County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.9 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.6 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 1.8× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 29.8% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 24% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 26% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.8% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.9% | 54.3% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 27.7% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Roosevelt County sits below Montana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Roosevelt County: 10.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.8 across Montana.
Overview
Roosevelt County has recorded 53 truck crashes since 2015, with 28 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 85 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 18.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 1.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.9% of truck crashes, against 54.3% across Montana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 29.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Montana: 39.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 59201 since 2015: US-2 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Roosevelt County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59201 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Roosevelt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Roosevelt County) |
|---|---|
| East Front St | 1 |
| Mile Marker 2 State Hwy 16 | 1 |
| Mm 25.9 Mt13 | 1 |
| Mm5.3 S327 | 1 |
| Mm8.4 Highway 250 | 1 |
| Road 2054 | 1 |
ZIP 59201 at a glance
| Population | 5,073 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,311 |
| Median home value | $126,427 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Roosevelt 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 | 5 | — | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 7 | +43% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | -37% | 0.4 |
In the 2000s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59201
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 59201?
Since 2015, 53 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Roosevelt County (28 injured, 5 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 59201?
The worst month is December: 18.9% of truck crashes in Roosevelt County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 59201?
Since 2015, Roosevelt County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 59201 compare with Montana?
The yearly rate is 41.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Roosevelt County, vs 64.3 for Montana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 59201?
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.