Corvallis, MT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Corvallis: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Corvallis and Ravalli County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ravalli County numbers.
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 sits below Montana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Montana on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Ravalli County: 1 in 35 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.9%, vs 0.9% in Montana.
Overview
Ravalli County has recorded 81 truck crashes since 2015, with 34 people injured and 0 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 57 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Corvallis since 2015, this page uses Ravalli County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
80% of truck crash reports in Ravalli County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (11.1%).
Road surface: 12.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Montana: 39.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Corvallis since 2015: CR-269 Eastside Hwy (1) and US-93 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 3.7% of the total, against 0.9% across Montana.
Route planning tips for Corvallis fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ravalli County.
- 27.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Montana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Ravalli County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-269 Eastside Hwy | 1 |
| US-93 | 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 |
Corvallis at a glance
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 59841) | $66,875 |
| Median home value (ZIP 59841) | $218,201 |
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 |
In the 2000s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Corvallis
How many truck accidents are there in Corvallis?
Since 2015, 81 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ravalli County (34 injured, 0 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Corvallis?
July has the most truck crashes in Ravalli County, 12.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Corvallis?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Ravalli County since 2015 (3.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Corvallis compare with Montana?
Per 100,000 residents, Ravalli County has 13.2 truck crashes a year; Montana has 64.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Corvallis?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.