ZIP 59631 (Basin, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59631: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jefferson 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 382 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Montana
Jefferson County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 241.9 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 3.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 70% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 39.3% | 39.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.0% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.8% | 54.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.5% | 30.8% | 24.8% | same |
Jefferson County sits below Montana on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Montana on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Jefferson County at a glance: 1 in 357 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 0.9% across Montana.
Overview
Police reported 382 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jefferson County since 2015: 116 people were injured and 17 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (3.9%).
November through March accounts for 52.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 54.3% in Montana.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
39.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 39.4% across Montana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 59631 since 2015: I-15 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Montana: 0.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 59631 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 3 |
| Mm 14 Mt-69 | 2 |
| I-902 Mm237.7 | 1 |
| I-90E Mm239.8 | 1 |
| I-90E Mm259.1 | 1 |
| I-90W Mm255.9 | 1 |
| Mile 0.0 State Hwy 69 | 1 |
| Mm 155.0 I-15S | 1 |
ZIP 59631 at a glance
| Population | 375 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | — | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 16 | — | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 24 | +57% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 36 | +48% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 2000s and 36 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59631
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 59631?
Jefferson County has had 382 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 116 people and killing 17.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 59631?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in January, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 59631?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 59631 compare with Montana for truck crashes?
Jefferson County records 241.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 64.3 across Montana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 59631?
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.