ZIP 59319 (Capitol, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59319: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Carter 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 100 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Carter County compares with Montana
Carter County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carter County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carter County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 623.8 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 9.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 74% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 49.0% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 11.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 50% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 54% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 55.2% | 54.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.2% | 30.8% | 24.8% | same |
Carter County has lower values than Montana for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
Carter County at a glance: April the month with the most truck crashes: 21.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 100 crashes involving commercial trucks in Carter County since 2015: 30 people were injured and 1 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 42 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 21.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 1.0%.
November through March accounts for 55.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 54.3% in Montana.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 27.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 49.0% 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 59319 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Carter County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59319 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 49.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Montana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Carter 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 (Carter County) |
|---|---|
| Mm108 Us Highway 212 | 2 |
| Mm102 Us Highway 212 | 1 |
| Mm115 Us-Highway 212 | 1 |
ZIP 59319 at a glance
| Population | 40 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 41% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carter 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 | 3 | — | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 5 | +66% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | +108% | 0.2 |
In the 2000s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 59319
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 59319?
Since 2015, 100 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Carter County (30 injured, 1 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 59319?
April has the most truck crashes in Carter County, 21.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 59319?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Carter County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 59319 compare with Montana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Carter County has 623.8 truck crashes a year; Montana has 64.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 59319?
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.