ZIP 59918 (Fortine, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59918: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lincoln 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 90 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Lincoln County compares with Montana
Lincoln County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.2 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 48% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 34% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.34 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 2.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 29.6% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 25% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 28.4% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.4% | 54.3% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 18.5% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Compared with Montana, Lincoln County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Lincoln County at a glance: 1 in 40 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.5%, against 0.9% for Montana.
Overview
Police reported 90 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lincoln County since 2015: 26 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 50 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (1.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.4% of truck crashes, against 54.3% across Montana.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 12.2% of truck crashes.
29.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 39.4% across Montana.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 59918.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 0.9% in Montana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59918 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lincoln County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.9% of truck crashes here, more than Montana; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lincoln 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 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| Blue Moutain Rd | 1 |
| Flat/Dry | 1 |
| Mm 39.1 Us-2 | 1 |
| Mm16.5 Mt 56 | 1 |
| Mm16.9 Highway 37 (Sb) | 1 |
| Mm18.8 Us Highway 2 | 1 |
| Mm40.0 Highway 2 (Wb) | 1 |
| Mm48.5 Hwy37 | 1 |
ZIP 59918 at a glance
| Population | 509 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,250 |
| Median home value | $364,362 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | — | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 9 | — | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 5 | -45% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 9 | +77% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 2000s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59918
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 59918?
Since 2015, 90 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lincoln County (26 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 59918?
The worst month is June: 13.3% of truck crashes in Lincoln County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 59918?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Lincoln County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 59918 compare with Montana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lincoln County has 33.2 truck crashes a year; Montana has 64.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 59918?
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.