ZIP 59853 (Noxon, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59853: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sanders 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 90 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sanders County compares with Montana
Sanders County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sanders County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sanders County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.0 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.4% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 46% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.2% | 54.3% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 22.6% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Compared with Montana, Sanders County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Sanders County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 0.9% in Montana.
Overview
Police reported 90 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sanders County since 2015: 25 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 48 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 16.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 1.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.2% of truck crashes, vs 54.3% for Montana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 14.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 21.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Montana: 39.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 59853 since 2015: CR-RAILROAD Avenue (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sanders County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59853 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Sanders County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-RAILROAD Avenue | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sanders County) |
|---|---|
| Cottonwood Creek Rd | 1 |
| Mm 102.5 Hwy 200 | 1 |
| Mm 112.8 Mt 200 | 1 |
| Mm 13.8 Hwy 135- | 1 |
| Mm 5.5 Hwy 28 | 1 |
| Mm 84.4 Hwy 200 | 1 |
| Mm13.5 Mt135 | 1 |
ZIP 59853 at a glance
| Population | 1,030 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,417 |
| Median home value | $293,681 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sanders 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 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 10 | +7180% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 7 | -33% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | +21% | 0.8 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59853
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 59853?
90 truck crashes have been reported in Sanders County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 25 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 59853?
The worst month is May: 16.7% of truck crashes in Sanders County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 59853?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sanders County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 59853 compare with Montana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 55.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sanders County, vs 64.3 for Montana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 59853?
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.