ZIP 59414 (Black Eagle, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59414: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cascade 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
4 of 268 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cascade County compares with Montana
Cascade County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cascade County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cascade County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.7 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 57% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 36.0% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 8% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.3% | 20.6% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 55.0% | 54.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.3% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Cascade County has lower values than Montana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Cascade County at a glance: 1 in 65 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.6%, against 0.9% for Montana.
Overview
Since 2015, 268 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cascade County. They injured 74 people and killed 15.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 55.0% of truck crashes, against 54.3% across Montana.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
36.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 39.4% across Montana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 59414 is I-15, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Central Ave W (1), Lr- Central Ave W (1) and US-87 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Montana: 0.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 59414 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-15, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 27.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Montana.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Cascade County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 3 |
| Central Ave W | 1 |
| Lr- Central Ave W | 1 |
| US-87 | 1 |
| US-89 | 1 |
| Us-Hwy 87 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cascade County) |
|---|---|
| Mm 1.9 Us Highway 87E | 2 |
| 23Rd St S & 10Th Ave | 1 |
| 87.5 Eb Us Hwy 87/89E | 1 |
| I-15 Nb Mp 278 | 1 |
| I-15 Sb Mp 254 | 1 |
| Lower River Rd | 1 |
| Mm 5.4 Us Highway 89/Montana 200 | 1 |
| Mm 59.6 Us 89S | 1 |
ZIP 59414 at a glance
| Population | 781 |
| Density | 173 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,545 |
| Median home value | $188,826 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cascade 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 | — | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 21 | — | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 25 | +19% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 20 | -19% | 2.0 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59414
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 59414?
Cascade County has had 268 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 74 people and killing 15.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 59414?
Since 2015, I-15 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 59414: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 59414?
January has the most truck crashes in Cascade County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 59414?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Cascade County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 59414 compared with Montana?
Cascade County records 27.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 64.3 across Montana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 59414?
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.