King Arthur Park, MT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in King Arthur Park: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in King Arthur Park and Gallatin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Gallatin County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
20 of 838 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gallatin County compares with Montana
Gallatin County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gallatin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gallatin County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.3 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 16% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.34 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 42.2% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.1% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.4% | 54.3% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 28.1% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Gallatin County has lower values than Montana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Gallatin County: 1 in 44 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.2%, against 0.9% for Montana.
Overview
Police reported 838 crashes involving commercial trucks in Gallatin County since 2015: 263 people were injured and 26 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in King Arthur Park since 2015; patterns below come from Gallatin County as a whole.
90% of truck crash reports in Gallatin County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.4% of truck crashes, vs 54.3% for Montana.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
42.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 39.4% across Montana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-90 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come CR-BAXTER Lane (2), US-191 (2) and SR-85 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
20 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Montana: 0.9%).
Their busiest month is December, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for King Arthur Park fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gallatin County.
- Check whether your routes use I-90, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Gallatin County.
- 42.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Montana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Gallatin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 5 |
| CR-BAXTER Lane | 2 |
| US-191 | 2 |
| SR-85 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gallatin County) |
|---|---|
| Mm5.9 Mt85 | 3 |
| Cameron Bridge Rd | 2 |
| I-90 | 2 |
| Mm313.9 I90E | 2 |
| Mm316.0 I90 | 2 |
| Mt85 (Jackrabbit Lane) | 2 |
| 63.8 Us-191 | 1 |
| E Main St | 1 |
King Arthur Park at a glance
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gallatin 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 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 44 | +13010% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 44 | +2% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 81 | +83% | 3.0 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 44 to 81. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about King Arthur Park
How many truck crashes happen in King Arthur Park?
Gallatin County has had 838 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 263 people and killing 26.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in King Arthur Park?
I-90 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of King Arthur Park since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in King Arthur Park?
Truck crashes in Gallatin County peak in February, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in King Arthur Park?
Since 2015, Gallatin County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How does King Arthur Park compare with Montana for truck crashes?
Gallatin County records 57.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 64.3 across Montana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in King Arthur Park?
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.