ZIP 59462 (Moccasin, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59462: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Judith Basin 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 90 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Judith Basin County compares with Montana
Judith Basin County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Judith Basin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Judith Basin County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 344.5 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 5.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 68% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 48.8% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.8% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 62.5% | 54.3% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 35.0% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Judith Basin County has lower values than Montana for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Judith Basin County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 0.9% in Montana.
Overview
Judith Basin County has recorded 90 truck crashes since 2015, with 40 people injured and 1 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 50 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 16.7% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (1.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 62.5% of truck crashes, vs 54.3% for Montana.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.1%).
48.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 39.4% across Montana.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 59462 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Judith Basin County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59462 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Judith Basin County.
- 26.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Montana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 48.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Montana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Judith Basin 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 (Judith Basin County) |
|---|---|
| 0.3 Miles Wb Grove Ln | 1 |
| Mm 10.4 Us Hwy 87 | 1 |
| Mm 33.3 Us 87 | 1 |
| Mm 35.8 Us 191 | 1 |
| Mm 38.1 Us 87 | 1 |
| Mm 40.3 Us 87 | 1 |
| Mm 40.7 Us 87 | 1 |
| Mm 41.3 Us 87 | 1 |
ZIP 59462 at a glance
| Population | 122 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,250 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Judith Basin 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 | — | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 7 | — | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 6 | -11% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 7 | +10% | 0.4 |
In the 2000s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 59462
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 59462?
90 truck crashes have been reported in Judith Basin County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 40 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 59462?
February has the most truck crashes in Judith Basin County, 16.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 59462?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Judith Basin County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 59462 compared with Montana?
The yearly rate is 344.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Judith Basin County, vs 64.3 for Montana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 59462?
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.