ZIP 59441 (Forest Grove, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59441: 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 |
Compared with Montana, Fergus County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Fergus County: November 15.1% of truck crashes happen in November, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 106 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fergus County since 2015: 33 people were injured and 1 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 39 days.
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.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 36.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Montana: 39.4%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 59441 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 59441 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fergus County.
- 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 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 59441 at a glance
| Population | 126 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,344 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59441
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 59441?
Since 2015, 106 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fergus County (33 injured, 1 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 59441?
The worst month is November: 15.1% of truck crashes in Fergus County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 59441?
Since 2015, Fergus County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 59441 compare with Montana?
The yearly rate is 78.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fergus County, vs 64.3 for Montana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 59441?
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.