ZIP 59446 (Geraldine, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59446: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chouteau 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 65 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Chouteau County compares with Montana
Chouteau County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chouteau County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chouteau County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.6 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 16.1 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 4.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 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 | 8.9% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 77% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.8% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.6% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 83% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 54.3% | 41.9% | 28% below the state |
| After dark | 12.5% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 59% below the state |
Compared with Montana, Chouteau County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Chouteau County at a glance: 16.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.8 in Montana.
Overview
Since 2015, 65 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Chouteau County. They injured 24 people and killed 9.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 72 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 13.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.1%.
November through March accounts for 39.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 54.3% in Montana.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (12.3%).
Road surface: 8.9% 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 59446 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Chouteau County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59446 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 26.8% 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 Chouteau 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 (Chouteau County) |
|---|---|
| Mm 80.3 Us Hwy 87 | 2 |
| Mm20.5 Us Highway 87 | 2 |
| Bootlegger Trl Nb Mp 29 | 1 |
| Mm 8.1 Mt Highway 80 | 1 |
| Mm47.3 Us87 | 1 |
| S Hwy 223 | 1 |
| Us Hwy 87 Mm 31.8 | 1 |
ZIP 59446 at a glance
| Population | 629 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,750 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Chouteau 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 | — | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 4 | — | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 4 | +9% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | +46% | 0.4 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59446
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 59446?
Since 2015, 65 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chouteau County (24 injured, 9 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 59446?
July has the most truck crashes in Chouteau County, 13.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 59446?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chouteau County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 59446 compare with Montana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Chouteau County has 86.6 truck crashes a year; Montana has 64.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 59446?
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.