Fallon, MT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fallon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fallon and Prairie County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Prairie County numbers.
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 the month with the most truck crashes: 26.2% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 65 crashes involving commercial trucks in Prairie County since 2015: 31 people were injured and 1 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 66 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Fallon since 2015, this page uses Prairie County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
91% of truck crash reports in Prairie County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 26.2% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 65.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 54.3% in Montana.
The busiest hour is 1–2 am, with 10.8% of truck crashes.
45.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 39.4% across Montana.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of Fallon since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Prairie County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Fallon 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.
- 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 Prairie 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 (Prairie County) |
|---|---|
| Mm165 Wb I-94 | 1 |
| Mm167 I94E | 1 |
| Mm169.1 I94E | 1 |
| Mm169.8 Wb I-94 | 1 |
| Mm172.4 I94E | 1 |
Fallon at a glance
| Land area | 5.1 sq mi |
| Median home value (ZIP 59326) | $219,932 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 2000s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fallon
How common are truck crashes in Fallon?
Since 2015, 65 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Prairie County (31 injured, 1 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Fallon?
Truck crashes in Prairie County peak in December, with 26.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Fallon?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Prairie County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Fallon compare with Montana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 498.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Prairie County, vs 64.3 for Montana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Fallon?
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.