ZIP 59748 (Ramsay, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59748: 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 |
Compared with Montana, Silver Bow County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Montana on 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
Since 2015, 291 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Silver Bow County. They injured 75 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
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.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 53.8% of truck crashes, compared with 39.4% in Montana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-15 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come I-15N (1), I-90 (1) and SR-1 (1).
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 59748 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Silver Bow County.
- Check whether your routes use I-15, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 27.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Montana.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 53.8% 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 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 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| SR-1 | 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 59748 at a glance
| Population | 354 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $107,813 |
| Median home value | $297,809 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 59748
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 59748?
Since 2015, 291 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Silver Bow County (75 injured, 4 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 59748?
I-15 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 59748 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 59748?
The worst month is November: 14.4% of truck crashes in Silver Bow County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 59748?
Since 2015, Silver Bow County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 59748 compared with Montana?
Silver Bow County records 68.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 64.3 across Montana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 59748?
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.