ZIP 59332 (Hammond, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59332: 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 |
Compared with Montana, Carter County is lower on 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.
What stands out in Carter County: April the month with the most truck crashes: 21.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 100 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Carter County. They injured 30 people and killed 1.
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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 55.2% of truck crashes, against 54.3% across Montana.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 27.0% of truck crashes.
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 59332 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Carter County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59332 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Carter County.
- 49.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Montana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 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 59332 at a glance
| Population | 140 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $32,241 |
| Home ownership | 29% |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59332
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 59332?
Carter County has had 100 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 30 people and killing 1.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 59332?
The worst month is April: 21.0% of truck crashes in Carter County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 59332?
Since 2015, Carter County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 59332 compare with Montana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Carter County has 623.8 truck crashes a year; Montana has 64.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 59332?
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.