ZIP 59324 (Ekalaka, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59324: 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.
The headline for Carter County: April worst month: 21.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 100 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Carter County. They injured 30 people and killed 1.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 55.2% of truck crashes, vs 54.3% for Montana.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (27.0%).
Road surface: 49.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Montana: 39.4%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 59324 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Carter County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59324 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 49.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Montana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 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 59324 at a glance
| Population | 777 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,188 |
| Median home value | $164,858 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 59324
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 59324?
100 truck crashes have been reported in Carter County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 30 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 59324?
April has the most truck crashes in Carter County, 21.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 59324?
Since 2015, Carter County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 59324 compare with Montana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 623.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Carter County, vs 64.3 for Montana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 59324?
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.