ZIP 59643 (Toston, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59643: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Broadwater 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 65 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Broadwater County compares with Montana
Broadwater County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Broadwater County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Broadwater County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.1 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 18% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 34.4% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 13% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 56.2% | 54.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.1% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Broadwater County has lower values than Montana for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for Broadwater County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 0.9% in Montana.
Overview
Police reported 65 crashes involving commercial trucks in Broadwater County since 2015: 19 people were injured and 2 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 63 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 16.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 1.5%.
November through March accounts for 56.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 54.3% in Montana.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (10.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 34.4% of truck crashes, compared with 39.4% in Montana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 59643 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-287 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Broadwater County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59643 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Broadwater 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 Broadwater County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Broadwater County) |
|---|---|
| 67.6 Us-12 | 1 |
| Mm2.9 Us12W | 1 |
| Us 12 / Mm 76.2 | 1 |
ZIP 59643 at a glance
| Population | 867 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,831 |
| Median home value | $379,003 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Broadwater 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 | — | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | — | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 5 | -4% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 7 | +34% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 2000s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59643
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 59643?
Broadwater County has had 65 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 19 people and killing 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 59643?
Truck crashes in Broadwater County peak in November, with 16.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 59643?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Broadwater County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 59643 compare with Montana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 70.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Broadwater County, vs 64.3 for Montana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 59643?
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.