ZIP 59722 (Deer Lodge, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59722: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Powell 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 191 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Powell County compares with Montana
Powell County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Powell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Powell County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 233.7 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 3.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 13% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 40% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 51.4% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.5% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 65.0% | 54.3% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 45.9% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with Montana, Powell County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Montana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Powell County: February 16.8% of truck crashes happen in February, more than any other month.
Overview
Powell County has recorded 191 truck crashes since 2015, with 60 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 16.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 2.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 65.0% of truck crashes, vs 54.3% for Montana.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 51.4% of truck crashes, compared with 39.4% in Montana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 59722 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-90 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 0.9% in Montana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59722 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 25.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Montana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 51.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Montana), plan winter equipment 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 Powell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Powell County) |
|---|---|
| Mile 194.0 I-90 | 1 |
| Mm 117.1 I-90 | 1 |
| Mm 167.9 I90 | 1 |
| Mm 169.9 I-90W | 1 |
| Mm 172.1 I90E | 1 |
| Mm 179.5 I90 | 1 |
| Mm160.9 I-90 | 1 |
| Mm163.1 I90 | 1 |
ZIP 59722 at a glance
| Population | 5,732 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,230 |
| Median home value | $290,536 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Powell 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | +1920% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 14 | +34% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 18 | +31% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 2000s and 18 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 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59722
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 59722?
Powell County has had 191 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 60 people and killing 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 59722?
The worst month is February: 16.8% of truck crashes in Powell County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 59722?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Powell County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 59722 compared with Montana?
The yearly rate is 233.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Powell County, vs 64.3 for Montana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 59722?
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.