ZIP 59226 (Froid, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59226: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 has lower values than Montana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Roosevelt County at a glance: 10.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.8 in Montana.
Overview
Police reported 53 crashes involving commercial trucks in Roosevelt County since 2015: 28 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 85 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (18.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 29.8% of truck crashes, compared with 39.4% in Montana.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 59226 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Roosevelt County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59226 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Roosevelt County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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
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 (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 59226 at a glance
| Population | 644 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,190 |
| Median home value | $165,672 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 2000s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59226
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 59226?
53 truck crashes have been reported in Roosevelt County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 28 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 59226?
Truck crashes in Roosevelt County peak in December, with 18.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 59226?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Roosevelt County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 59226 compare with Montana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 41.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Roosevelt County, vs 64.3 for Montana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 59226?
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.