ZIP 59436 (Fairfield, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59436: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Teton 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 59 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Teton County compares with Montana
Teton County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Teton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Teton County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.2 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 50% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 42.6% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 27% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.7% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 70.4% | 54.3% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 33.3% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Teton County has lower values than Montana for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Teton County: January 20.3% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 59 crashes involving commercial trucks in Teton County since 2015: 22 people were injured and 1 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 74 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 20.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 1.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 70.4% of truck crashes, vs 54.3% for Montana.
By time of day, 8–9 pm stands out with 13.6% of truck crashes.
42.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 39.4% across Montana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 59436 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-89 (2) and SR-408 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Teton County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59436 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 42.6% of truck crashes here, more than Montana; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Teton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-89 | 2 |
| SR-408 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Teton County) |
|---|---|
| 8Th Ln Ne | 1 |
| Mm306.5 Interstate 15 | 1 |
| Mm319 I15N | 1 |
| Mm51.3 Nb Us-287 | 1 |
| S Bellview Rd | 1 |
| S221 Eb Mp 9 | 1 |
ZIP 59436 at a glance
| Population | 2,039 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,652 |
| Median home value | $308,074 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Teton 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 | 4 | — | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 5 | +40% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | -8% | 0.0 |
In the 2000s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59436
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 59436?
59 truck crashes have been reported in Teton County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 22 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 59436?
The worst month is January: 20.3% of truck crashes in Teton County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 59436?
Since 2015, Teton County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 59436 compare with Montana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 76.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Teton County, vs 64.3 for Montana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 59436?
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.