ZIP 59743 (Melrose, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59743: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Beaverhead 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
3 of 169 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Beaverhead County compares with Montana
Beaverhead County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Beaverhead County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Beaverhead County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 146.3 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 34.8% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 12% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.7% | 20.6% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.8% | 54.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 39.1% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Montana, Beaverhead County is lower on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Montana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark.
What stands out in Beaverhead County: February worst month: 12.4% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Beaverhead County has recorded 169 truck crashes since 2015, with 52 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.3%.
November through March accounts for 52.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 54.3% in Montana.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 34.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Montana: 39.4%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 59743 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-15 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Montana: 0.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 59743 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Beaverhead County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Beaverhead County) |
|---|---|
| Mm 19.8 I-15 | 1 |
| Mm 2.3 Hwy 278 | 1 |
| Mm 2.5 Hwy 278 | 1 |
| Mm 23.1 I-15 | 1 |
| Mm 32.1 I-15 | 1 |
| Mm 4.4 Hwy 43 | 1 |
| Mm 41.3 I-15 | 1 |
| Mm 50.9 Mt 278 | 1 |
ZIP 59743 at a glance
| Population | 165 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $362,988 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Beaverhead 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 | — | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 9 | — | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 10 | +9% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 17 | +79% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 2000s and 17 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 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59743
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 59743?
Since 2015, 169 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Beaverhead County (52 injured, 6 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 59743?
The worst month is February: 12.4% of truck crashes in Beaverhead County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 59743?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Beaverhead County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 59743 compared with Montana?
Per 100,000 residents, Beaverhead County has 146.3 truck crashes a year; Montana has 64.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 59743?
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.