ZIP 59751 (Silver Star, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59751: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Madison 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
2 of 145 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Madison County compares with Montana
Madison County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 125.8 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 32.6% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 17% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.8% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.6% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.8% | 54.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 35.6% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Madison County sits below Montana on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Montana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Madison County at a glance: February worst month: 14.5% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Madison County has recorded 145 truck crashes since 2015, with 44 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 14.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 2.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.8% of truck crashes, against 54.3% across Montana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 32.6% of truck crashes, compared with 39.4% in Montana.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 59751 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Montana: 0.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 59751 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Madison 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 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| 4Th Ave | 1 |
| Mm11.4 Us287S | 1 |
| Mm21.1 Mt41 | 1 |
| Mm22.5 Mt41 | 1 |
| Mm23.6 Us287N | 1 |
| Mm3.9 Mt84E (Norris Rd) | 1 |
| Mm4 Mt Hwy 84 | 1 |
| Mm4.8 Mt84 | 1 |
ZIP 59751 at a glance
| Population | 215 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,938 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | — | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | — | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 10 | +26% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 14 | +39% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 2000s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59751
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 59751?
Madison County has had 145 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 44 people and killing 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 59751?
February has the most truck crashes in Madison County, 14.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 59751?
Since 2015, Madison County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 59751 compared with Montana?
Madison County records 125.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 64.3 across Montana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 59751?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.