ZIP 59727 (Divide, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59727: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Compared with Montana, Silver Bow County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Silver Bow County at a glance: 1 in 45 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.2%, against 0.9% for Montana.
Overview
Silver Bow County has recorded 291 truck crashes since 2015, with 75 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (14.4% of the year) and are lowest in August (3.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 64.5% of truck crashes, against 54.3% across Montana.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 53.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Montana: 39.4%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 59727 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Montana: 0.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 59727 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.5% of truck crashes here, more than Montana; adjust start times where you can.
- With 53.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Montana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Silver Bow 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 (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 59727 at a glance
| Population | 293 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,583 |
| Median home value | $352,579 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
In the 2000s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 28. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 59727
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 59727?
Silver Bow County has had 291 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 75 people and killing 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 59727?
Truck crashes in Silver Bow County peak in November, with 14.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 59727?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Silver Bow County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 59727 compared with Montana?
Silver Bow County records 68.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 64.3 across Montana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 59727?
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.