ZIP 59820 (Alberton, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59820: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mineral 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
0 of 599 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mineral County compares with Montana
Mineral County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mineral County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mineral County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 1,064.5 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 16.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 63% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.23 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 32% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 56.2% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 30.4% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 68.3% | 54.3% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 44.5% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Mineral County has lower values than Montana for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Montana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Mineral County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 0.9% across Montana.
Overview
Mineral County has recorded 599 truck crashes since 2015, with 142 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 18.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (3.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 68.3% of truck crashes, vs 54.3% for Montana.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 56.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Montana: 39.4%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 59820 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-90 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Mineral County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59820 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mineral County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Montana.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 56.2% of truck crashes here, more than Montana; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2016, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Mineral County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mineral County) |
|---|---|
| Mm 29.1 I-90 | 2 |
| Mm 34.3 I-90 | 2 |
| Mm 4.8 I-90 | 2 |
| Mm6.8 I90 | 2 |
| Country Lane | 1 |
| Mm 23 I-90 | 1 |
| Mm 29.8 I-90 | 1 |
| Mm 35.5 I-90 | 1 |
ZIP 59820 at a glance
| Population | 1,834 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,091 |
| Median home value | $364,703 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mineral 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 | 1 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 37 | +6305% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 37 | +2% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 56 | +52% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 56 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59820
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 59820?
Mineral County has had 599 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 142 people and killing 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 59820?
December has the most truck crashes in Mineral County, 18.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 59820?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Mineral County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 59820 compared with Montana?
Per 100,000 residents, Mineral County has 1,064.5 truck crashes a year; Montana has 64.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 59820?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2016; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.