ZIP 59453 (Judith Gap, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59453: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wheatland 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 51 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wheatland County compares with Montana
Wheatland County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wheatland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wheatland County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 203.2 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 3.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.34 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 34.8% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 12% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 60.9% | 54.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 23.9% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Compared with Montana, Wheatland County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Wheatland County: February the month with the most truck crashes: 23.5% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 51 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wheatland County. They injured 20 people and killed 0.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 87 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 23.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 2.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 60.9% of truck crashes, vs 54.3% for Montana.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (15.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 34.8% of truck crashes, compared with 39.4% in Montana.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 59453 happened on US-191 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wheatland County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59453 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wheatland County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Wheatland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-191 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wheatland County) |
|---|---|
| Mm 10.5 Us 191N | 1 |
| Mm 12.4 Us 191 | 1 |
| Mm 15.1 Us 191 | 1 |
| Mm 8.1 Us 191 | 1 |
| US-191 | 1 |
ZIP 59453 at a glance
| Population | 331 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,500 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Wheatland 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 |
| 2000s | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 5 | +18% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 5 | +1% | 0.0 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59453
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 59453?
Wheatland County has had 51 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 20 people and killing 0.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 59453?
Truck crashes in Wheatland County peak in February, with 23.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 59453?
Since 2015, Wheatland County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 59453 compared with Montana?
Per 100,000 residents, Wheatland County has 203.2 truck crashes a year; Montana has 64.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 59453?
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.