ZIP 59430 (Denton, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59430: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fergus 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 106 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Fergus County compares with Montana
Fergus County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fergus County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fergus County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.9 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 74% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 36.9% | 39.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 28.2% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.6% | 54.3% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 22.3% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Fergus County sits below Montana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
Fergus County at a glance: November worst month: 15.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Fergus County has recorded 106 truck crashes since 2015, with 33 people injured and 1 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 39 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 15.1% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (3.8%).
November through March accounts for 46.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 54.3% in Montana.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (11.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 36.9% of truck crashes, compared with 39.4% in Montana.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 59430 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 0.9% in Montana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59430 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Fergus 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 (Fergus County) |
|---|---|
| Mm 18.9 Us Hwy 191 | 1 |
| Mm 33.4 Us Highway 191 | 1 |
| Mm 84.5 Us 191N | 1 |
| Mm25.9 Sec 426 Hanover Rd | 1 |
| Sipple Rd | 1 |
ZIP 59430 at a glance
| Population | 448 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,875 |
| Median home value | $222,528 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fergus 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 8 | +5430% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 5 | -34% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 11 | +115% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 2000s and 11 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59430
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 59430?
Since 2015, 106 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fergus County (33 injured, 1 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 59430?
Truck crashes in Fergus County peak in November, with 15.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 59430?
Since 2015, Fergus County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 59430 compare with Montana for truck crashes?
Fergus County records 78.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 64.3 across Montana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 59430?
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.