Hungry Horse, MT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hungry Horse: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hungry Horse and Flathead County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Flathead County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 379 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Flathead County compares with Montana
Flathead County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Flathead County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Flathead County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.5 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 57% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 2.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.2% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.3% | 54.3% | 41.9% | 31% below the state |
| After dark | 16.2% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 47% below the state |
Flathead County sits below Montana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Flathead County: 1 in 38 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.6%, vs 0.9% in Montana.
Overview
Police reported 379 crashes involving commercial trucks in Flathead County since 2015: 152 people were injured and 23 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Hungry Horse since 2015, this page uses Flathead County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
84% of truck crash reports in Flathead County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 37.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 54.3% in Montana.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (9.8%).
20.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 39.4% across Montana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Hungry Horse is US-2, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-40 (1) and Us- 2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Montana: 0.9%).
Route planning tips for Hungry Horse fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-2; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.2% of truck crashes here, more than Montana; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Flathead County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 4 |
| SR-40 | 1 |
| Us- 2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Flathead County) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 4 |
| Church Dr | 2 |
| Helena Flats Rd | 2 |
| Truck Route 9Th St | 2 |
| 1St Ave E / 11Th St | 1 |
| Blacktail Heights | 1 |
| Blacktail Rd | 1 |
| Glenwood Dr | 1 |
Hungry Horse at a glance
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 59919) | $53,056 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Flathead 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 | — | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 39 | — | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 27 | -30% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 33 | +22% | 2.4 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 39 to 33. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hungry Horse
How many truck crashes happen in Hungry Horse?
Since 2015, 379 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Flathead County (152 injured, 23 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hungry Horse?
Since 2015, US-2 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hungry Horse: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hungry Horse?
Truck crashes in Flathead County peak in July, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hungry Horse?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Flathead County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Hungry Horse compare with Montana?
Per 100,000 residents, Flathead County has 27.5 truck crashes a year; Montana has 64.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hungry Horse?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.