ZIP 59701 (Butte, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59701: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Silver Bow 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
7 of 291 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Silver Bow County compares with Montana
Silver Bow County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Silver Bow County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Silver Bow County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.7 | 64.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 61% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.26 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 53.8% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.7% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 64.5% | 54.3% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 33.3% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Silver Bow County has lower values than Montana for deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Silver Bow County: 1 in 45 crashes involve a garbage truck (7 since 2015), vs 0.9% across Montana.
Overview
Police reported 291 crashes involving commercial trucks in Silver Bow County since 2015: 75 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 14.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 3.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 64.5% of truck crashes, vs 54.3% for Montana.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.2%).
Road surface: 53.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Montana: 39.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 59701 happened on I-15 (2), I-15N (1) and SR-2 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 0.9% in Montana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59701 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Montana.
- 53.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Montana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Silver Bow County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 2 |
| I-15N | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Silver Bow County) |
|---|---|
| Butte | 1 |
| Continental Dr | 1 |
| Dewey Blvd & Maryland Ave | 1 |
| I-15 N Mm124.2 | 1 |
| I-90W Mm232.5 | 1 |
| I15N Mm126.2 | 1 |
| Mm 110.7 I-15 | 1 |
| Mm 121 I15 Nb Exit Ramp | 1 |
ZIP 59701 at a glance
| Population | 34,232 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,437 |
| Median home value | $247,193 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Silver Bow 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 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 20 | +3820% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 18 | -11% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 28 | +62% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 2000s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59701
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 59701?
Since 2015, 291 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Silver Bow County (75 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 59701?
November has the most truck crashes in Silver Bow County, 14.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 59701?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Silver Bow County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 59701 compare with Montana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 68.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Silver Bow County, vs 64.3 for Montana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 59701?
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.