ZIP 59273 (Vandalia, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59273: 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 |
Valley County has lower values than Montana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher injuries per crash.
What stands out in Valley County: October worst month: 28.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 32 crashes involving commercial trucks in Valley County since 2015: 15 people were injured and 1 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 130 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (28.1% of the year) and are lowest in January (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 22.6% of truck crashes, against 54.3% across Montana.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 15.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Montana: 39.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 59273.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Valley County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59273 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 59273 at a glance
| Population | 15 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59273
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 59273?
Since 2015, 32 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Valley County (15 injured, 1 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 59273?
Truck crashes in Valley County peak in October, with 28.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 59273?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Valley County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 59273 compare with Montana?
Per 100,000 residents, Valley County has 37.9 truck crashes a year; Montana has 64.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 59273?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.