ZIP 59871 (Sula, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59871: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ravalli 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
3 of 81 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Ravalli County compares with Montana
Ravalli County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ravalli County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ravalli County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 13.2 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 79% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 3.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.9% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 67% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 58% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 31.4% | 54.3% | 41.9% | 42% below the state |
| After dark | 14.3% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 54% below the state |
Ravalli County sits below Montana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Montana on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Ravalli County: 1 in 35 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 0.9% across Montana.
Overview
Ravalli County has recorded 81 truck crashes since 2015, with 34 people injured and 0 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 57 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 12.3% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (3.7%).
November through March accounts for 31.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 54.3% in Montana.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Montana: 39.4%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 59871 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 3.7% of the total, against 0.9% across Montana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59871 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ravalli County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Montana.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Ravalli 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 (Ravalli County) |
|---|---|
| Mm 32.3 Us 93 | 2 |
| Block Granite Creek Rd | 1 |
| Mm 13.9 S-269 (Eastside Hwy) | 1 |
| Mm 2.1 Us Hwy 93 | 1 |
| Mm 45.3 Us Highway 93 | 1 |
| Mm 59.5 Us93 | 1 |
| S-203 (Eastside Highway) | 1 |
| Sb Meridian Road | 1 |
ZIP 59871 at a glance
| Population | 289 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $32,163 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ravalli 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 | — | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 8 | — | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | -35% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 7 | +50% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 2000s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59871
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 59871?
81 truck crashes have been reported in Ravalli County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 34 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 59871?
Truck crashes in Ravalli County peak in July, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 59871?
Since 2015, Ravalli County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 59871 compare with Montana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 13.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ravalli County, vs 64.3 for Montana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 59871?
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.