ZIP 59417 (Browning, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59417: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Glacier 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
1 of 70 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Glacier County compares with Montana
Glacier County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Glacier County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Glacier County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.1 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 61% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 31.3% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 20% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.9% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 35% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 35% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 64.2% | 54.3% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 31.3% | 30.8% | 24.8% | same |
Glacier County sits below Montana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Glacier County: November worst month: 22.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 70 crashes involving commercial trucks in Glacier County since 2015: 28 people were injured and 1 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 60 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (22.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (1.4%).
November through March accounts for 64.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 54.3% in Montana.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 31.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Montana: 39.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 59417 since 2015: CR-BIA Route 1 (1), US-2 (1) and US-89 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 0.9% in Montana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59417 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Glacier County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Glacier County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-BIA Route 1 | 1 |
| US-2 | 1 |
| US-89 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Glacier County) |
|---|---|
| Mm 108.9 Us Hwy 89 | 1 |
| Mm 199 Us Highway 2 | 1 |
| Mm 221.6 Us Hwy 2 | 1 |
| Mm 39.3 Us Hwy 89 | 1 |
ZIP 59417 at a glance
| Population | 7,470 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $37,676 |
| Median home value | $154,338 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Glacier 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 | 5 | — | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 5 | -4% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 6 | +21% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 2000s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59417
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 59417?
Since 2015, 70 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Glacier County (28 injured, 1 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 59417?
Truck crashes in Glacier County peak in November, with 22.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 59417?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Glacier County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 59417 compare with Montana for truck crashes?
Glacier County records 45.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 64.3 across Montana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 59417?
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.