ZIP 59451 (Hilger, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59451: 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Fergus County: November worst month: 15.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 106 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fergus County since 2015: 33 people were injured and 1 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 15.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 3.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.6% of truck crashes, vs 54.3% for Montana.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 36.9% of truck crashes, compared with 39.4% in Montana.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 59451.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.9% of the total, against 0.9% across Montana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59451 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fergus County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 59451 at a glance
| Population | 123 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,625 |
| Median home value | $198,379 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
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 59451
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 59451?
Fergus County has had 106 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 33 people and killing 1.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 59451?
The worst month is November: 15.1% of truck crashes in Fergus County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 59451?
Since 2015, Fergus County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 59451 compared with Montana?
Fergus County records 78.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 64.3 across Montana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 59451?
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.