ZIP 59349 (Terry, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59349: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Prairie 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 65 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Prairie County compares with Montana
Prairie County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Prairie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Prairie County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 498.7 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 7.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 58% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 45.9% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 42.6% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 2.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 65.6% | 54.3% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 34.4% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Montana, Prairie County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Prairie County at a glance: December worst month: 26.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 65 crashes involving commercial trucks in Prairie County since 2015: 31 people were injured and 1 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 66 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 26.2% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 65.6% of truck crashes, vs 54.3% for Montana.
By time of day, 1–2 am stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
45.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 39.4% across Montana.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 59349.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Prairie County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59349 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 27.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Montana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 45.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Montana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Prairie 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 (Prairie County) |
|---|---|
| Mm165 Wb I-94 | 1 |
| Mm167 I94E | 1 |
| Mm169.1 I94E | 1 |
| Mm169.8 Wb I-94 | 1 |
| Mm172.4 I94E | 1 |
ZIP 59349 at a glance
| Population | 1,025 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,000 |
| Median home value | $157,797 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Prairie 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 | — | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 5 | +77% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 4 | -12% | 0.0 |
In the 2000s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59349
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 59349?
Since 2015, 65 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Prairie County (31 injured, 1 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 59349?
Truck crashes in Prairie County peak in December, with 26.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 59349?
Since 2015, Prairie County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 59349 compare with Montana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Prairie County has 498.7 truck crashes a year; Montana has 64.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 59349?
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.