ZIP 59479 (Stanford, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59479: 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
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 sits below Montana on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Montana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Judith Basin County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 0.9% in Montana.
Overview
Since 2015, 90 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Judith Basin County. They injured 40 people and killed 1.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
November through March accounts for 62.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 54.3% in Montana.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 48.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Montana: 39.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 59479 since 2015: US-87 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Judith Basin County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59479 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 48.8% of truck crashes here, more than Montana; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-87 | 1 |
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 59479 at a glance
| Population | 746 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,185 |
| Median home value | $227,613 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 7. 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 59479
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 59479?
90 truck crashes have been reported in Judith Basin County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 40 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 59479?
The worst month is February: 16.7% of truck crashes in Judith Basin County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 59479?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Judith Basin County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 59479 compare with Montana?
Per 100,000 residents, Judith Basin County has 344.5 truck crashes a year; Montana has 64.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 59479?
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.