Ravalli County, MT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ravalli 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
3 of 81 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ravalli County compares with Montana
Ravalli County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ravalli County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ravalli County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 13.2 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 79% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 3.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.9% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 67% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 58% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 31.4% | 54.3% | 41.9% | 42% below the state |
| After dark | 14.3% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 54% below the state |
Ravalli County has lower values than Montana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Ravalli County at a glance: 1 in 35 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 0.9% across Montana.
Overview
Since 2015, 81 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ravalli County. They injured 34 people and killed 0.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 57 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 3.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 31.4% of truck crashes, vs 54.3% for Montana.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
12.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 39.4% across Montana.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Ravalli County happened on US-93 (2) and CR-269 Eastside Hwy (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (Montana: 0.9%).
Route planning tips for Ravalli County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ravalli County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.1% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Ravalli County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Ravalli County) |
|---|---|
| US-93 | 2 |
| CR-269 Eastside Hwy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ravalli County) |
|---|---|
| Mm 32.3 Us 93 | 2 |
| Block Granite Creek Rd | 1 |
| Mm 13.9 S-269 (Eastside Hwy) | 1 |
| Mm 2.1 Us Hwy 93 | 1 |
| Mm 45.3 Us Highway 93 | 1 |
| Mm 59.5 Us93 | 1 |
| S-203 (Eastside Highway) | 1 |
| Sb Meridian Road | 1 |
Ravalli County at a glance
| Population | 48,187 |
| Land area | 2,391.0 sq mi |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $73,290 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ravalli 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 | — | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 8 | — | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | -35% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 7 | +50% | 0.6 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Ravalli County
ZIP codes in Ravalli County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Ravalli County
How many truck accidents are there in Ravalli County?
Ravalli County has had 81 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 34 people and killing 0.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Ravalli County?
Truck crashes in Ravalli County peak in July, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ravalli County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ravalli County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Ravalli County compare with Montana?
The yearly rate is 13.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ravalli County, vs 64.3 for Montana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Ravalli County?
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.