ZIP 59873 (Thompson Falls, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59873: 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 runs above Montana on deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Sanders County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 0.9% across Montana.
Overview
Police reported 90 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sanders County since 2015: 25 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 48 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (16.7% of the year) and are lowest in August (1.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.2% of truck crashes, vs 54.3% for Montana.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (14.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.4% of truck crashes, compared with 39.4% in Montana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 59873 since 2015: SR-200 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Sanders County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59873 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sanders County.
- 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 Sanders County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-200 | 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 59873 at a glance
| Population | 2,920 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,000 |
| Median home value | $297,138 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
In the 2000s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 59873
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 59873?
Since 2015, 90 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sanders County (25 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 59873?
Truck crashes in Sanders County peak in May, with 16.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 59873?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Sanders County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 59873 compare with Montana?
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 59873?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.