ZIP 59262 (Savage, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59262: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Richland 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 129 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Richland County compares with Montana
Richland County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Richland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Richland County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 103.0 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 37% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 29.6% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 25% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.4% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 69% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.6% | 54.3% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 22.4% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Richland County sits below Montana on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Montana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Richland County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 0.9% for Montana.
Overview
Richland County has recorded 129 truck crashes since 2015, with 61 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.5% of the year) and are lowest in May (2.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.6% of truck crashes, vs 54.3% for Montana.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 13.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 29.6% of truck crashes, compared with 39.4% in Montana.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 59262 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Richland County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59262 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Richland County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.2% 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
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 Richland 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 (Richland County) |
|---|---|
| Mt 16 Mm36.4 | 2 |
| County Rd 134 | 1 |
| Intersection Cr 351 And Cr 140 | 1 |
| Mile 29 State Hwy 16 | 1 |
| Mt16 Mm12.5 / S Of Culbertson | 1 |
| Mt200 Mm59.8 | 1 |
ZIP 59262 at a glance
| Population | 737 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,000 |
| Median home value | $280,891 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Richland 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 | 12 | — | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 22 | +83% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 9 | -57% | 0.2 |
In the 2000s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59262
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 59262?
Richland County has had 129 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 61 people and killing 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 59262?
January has the most truck crashes in Richland County, 15.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 59262?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Richland County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 59262 compare with Montana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Richland County has 103.0 truck crashes a year; Montana has 64.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 59262?
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.