ZIP 59301 (Miles City, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59301: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Custer 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 118 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Custer County compares with Montana
Custer County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Custer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Custer County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 84.3 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.9 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 76% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 29.7% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 25% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.9% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.3% | 54.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.7% | 30.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Montana, Custer County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Montana on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
Custer County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 0.9% in Montana.
Overview
Custer County has recorded 118 truck crashes since 2015, with 34 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 36 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in September (3.4%).
November through March accounts for 51.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 54.3% in Montana.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
29.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 39.4% across Montana.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 59301 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Custer County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59301 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Custer County.
- 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 Custer 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 (Custer County) |
|---|---|
| I-94 Business Loop | 1 |
| Mm 130.3 I94 | 1 |
| Mm.6 Mt59 | 1 |
| Mm126.4 Exit Ramp I94Wb | 1 |
| Mm128 Eb I-94 | 1 |
| Mm128.0 I94W | 1 |
| Mm129.5 I-94 | 1 |
| Mm149.7 I94E | 1 |
ZIP 59301 at a glance
| Population | 11,643 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,332 |
| Median home value | $212,670 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Custer 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 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 6 | +3620% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 9 | +52% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 10 | +12% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 2000s and 10 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 59301
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 59301?
Custer County has had 118 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 34 people and killing 1.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 59301?
February has the most truck crashes in Custer County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 59301?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Custer County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 59301 compare with Montana?
Per 100,000 residents, Custer County has 84.3 truck crashes a year; Montana has 64.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 59301?
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.