ZIP 59471 (Roy, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59471: 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 15.1% of truck crashes happen in November, more than any other month.
Overview
Fergus County has recorded 106 truck crashes since 2015, with 33 people injured and 1 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 39 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (15.1% of the year) and are lowest in June (3.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.6% of truck crashes, against 54.3% across 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
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 59471.
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 59471 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
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 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 59471 at a glance
| Population | 318 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,156 |
| Median home value | $171,696 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 2000s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 59471
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 59471?
106 truck crashes have been reported in Fergus County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 33 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 59471?
November has the most truck crashes in Fergus County, 15.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 59471?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Fergus County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 59471 compare with Montana?
Per 100,000 residents, Fergus County has 78.9 truck crashes a year; Montana has 64.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 59471?
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.