ZIP 59230 (Glasgow, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59230: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Valley 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 32 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Valley County compares with Montana
Valley County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Valley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Valley County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.9 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 16% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.9% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 67% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 0.0% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 100% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 22.6% | 54.3% | 41.9% | 58% below the state |
| After dark | 16.1% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Compared with Montana, Valley County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher injuries per crash.
The headline for Valley County: October 28.1% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 32 crashes involving commercial trucks in Valley County since 2015: 15 people were injured and 1 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 130 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 28.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 0.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 22.6% of truck crashes, against 54.3% across Montana.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (15.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.9% 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 59230 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Valley County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59230 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Valley County.
- 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 Valley 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 (Valley County) |
|---|---|
| Mm543 Us-2 | 1 |
| Mm567.3 Us-2 | 1 |
ZIP 59230 at a glance
| Population | 4,606 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,000 |
| Median home value | $241,610 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Valley 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 | — | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 2 | — | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 2 | +12% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 3 | +20% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 2000s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59230
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 59230?
32 truck crashes have been reported in Valley County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 15 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 59230?
The worst month is October: 28.1% of truck crashes in Valley County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 59230?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Valley County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 59230 compared with Montana?
Valley County records 37.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 64.3 across Montana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 59230?
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.