Prairie County, MT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Prairie County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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 65 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Prairie County compares with Montana
Prairie County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Prairie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Prairie County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 498.7 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 7.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 58% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 45.9% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 42.6% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 2.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 65.6% | 54.3% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 34.4% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Prairie County has lower values than Montana for deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Prairie County: December worst month: 26.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Prairie County has recorded 65 truck crashes since 2015, with 31 people injured and 1 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 66 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 26.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 0.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 65.6% of truck crashes, against 54.3% across Montana.
By time of day, 1–2 am stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 45.9% of truck crashes, compared with 39.4% in Montana.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded in Prairie County.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Prairie County.
Route planning tips for Prairie County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Prairie County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.9% of truck crashes here, more than Montana; adjust start times where you can.
- 45.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Montana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Prairie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded in Prairie County since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Prairie County) |
|---|---|
| Mm165 Wb I-94 | 1 |
| Mm167 I94E | 1 |
| Mm169.1 I94E | 1 |
| Mm169.8 Wb I-94 | 1 |
| Mm172.4 I94E | 1 |
Prairie County at a glance
| Population | 1,112 |
| Land area | 1,736.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $63,000 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Prairie 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 |
| 2000s | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 5 | +77% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 4 | -12% | 0.0 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Cities, towns & communities in Prairie County
ZIP codes in Prairie County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Prairie County
How many truck crashes happen in Prairie County?
65 truck crashes have been reported in Prairie County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 31 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Prairie County?
December has the most truck crashes in Prairie County, 26.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Prairie County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Prairie County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Prairie County compare with Montana for truck crashes?
Prairie County records 498.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 64.3 across Montana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Prairie County?
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.