ZIP 59711 (Anaconda, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59711: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Deer Lodge 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 80 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Deer Lodge County compares with Montana
Deer Lodge County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Deer Lodge County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Deer Lodge County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.3 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 32% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 50.6% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.4% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 55.8% | 54.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 39.0% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Deer Lodge County sits below Montana on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Montana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Deer Lodge County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 0.9% across Montana.
Overview
Since 2015, 80 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Deer Lodge County. They injured 33 people and killed 2.
That averages about one truck crash every 52 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (16.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (2.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 55.8% of truck crashes, against 54.3% across Montana.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 50.6% of truck crashes, compared with 39.4% in Montana.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 59711.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Deer Lodge County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59711 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 50.6% of truck crashes here, more than Montana; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Deer Lodge 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 (Deer Lodge County) |
|---|---|
| I-90W Mm208.4 | 1 |
| Mm 50.8 Mt 43 | 1 |
| Mm203.1, I-90W | 1 |
| Mm210.5 I90W | 1 |
ZIP 59711 at a glance
| Population | 9,529 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,157 |
| Median home value | $241,189 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Deer Lodge 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 | 2 | — | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 5 | +96% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 7 | +52% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59711
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 59711?
80 truck crashes have been reported in Deer Lodge County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 33 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 59711?
February has the most truck crashes in Deer Lodge County, 16.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 59711?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Deer Lodge County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 59711 compare with Montana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 71.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Deer Lodge County, vs 64.3 for Montana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 59711?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.