ZIP 59644 (Townsend, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59644: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
Broadwater County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 0.9% in Montana.
Overview
Broadwater County has recorded 65 truck crashes since 2015, with 19 people injured and 2 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 63 days.
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.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 34.4% of truck crashes, compared with 39.4% in Montana.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 59644 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Broadwater County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59644 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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
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 (Broadwater County) |
|---|---|
| 67.6 Us-12 | 1 |
| Mm2.9 Us12W | 1 |
| Us 12 / Mm 76.2 | 1 |
ZIP 59644 at a glance
| Population | 4,187 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,811 |
| Median home value | $371,436 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 59644
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 59644?
65 truck crashes have been reported in Broadwater County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 19 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 59644?
The worst month is November: 16.9% of truck crashes in Broadwater County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 59644?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Broadwater County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 59644 compared with Montana?
Broadwater County records 70.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 64.3 across Montana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 59644?
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.