ZIP 59750 (Butte, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59750: 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 |
Silver Bow County has lower values than Montana for deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Silver Bow County at a glance: 1 in 45 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.2%, vs 0.9% in Montana.
Overview
Silver Bow County has recorded 291 truck crashes since 2015, with 75 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 59750 happened on I-15 (2) and I-15N (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 0.9% across Montana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59750 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 27.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Montana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 53.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Montana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
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 59750 at a glance
| Population | 500 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,192 |
| Median home value | $521,168 |
| 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 |
In the 2000s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 28. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59750
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 59750?
Silver Bow County has had 291 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 75 people and killing 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 59750?
November has the most truck crashes in Silver Bow County, 14.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 59750?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Silver Bow County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 59750 compare with Montana?
The yearly rate is 68.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Silver Bow County, vs 64.3 for Montana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 59750?
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.