ZIP 59065 (Pray, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59065: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Park County, 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 345 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Park County compares with Montana
Park County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Park County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Park County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 168.0 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 45% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 51.5% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.2% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 63.2% | 54.3% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 33.5% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Montana, Park County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Park County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 0.9% in Montana.
Overview
Police reported 345 crashes involving commercial trucks in Park County since 2015: 100 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 18.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 63.2% of truck crashes, against 54.3% across Montana.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 51.5% of truck crashes, compared with 39.4% in Montana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 59065 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-89 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Park County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59065 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Park County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.8% of truck crashes here, more than Montana; adjust start times where you can.
- 51.5% 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
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 Park County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-89 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Park County) |
|---|---|
| Mm 351.2 I90W | 2 |
| Mm333.5 I90E | 2 |
| Big Creek Road | 1 |
| Mm 332.9 I90E | 1 |
| Mm 341.0 I-90 | 1 |
| Mm 350.1 I90E | 1 |
| Mm 7.9 Us-89 | 1 |
| Mm328.3 I90E | 1 |
ZIP 59065 at a glance
| Population | 146 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 58% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Park 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 | — | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 14 | — | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 17 | +19% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 36 | +116% | 0.8 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 36. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59065
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 59065?
Since 2015, 345 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Park County (100 injured, 7 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 59065?
January has the most truck crashes in Park County, 18.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 59065?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Park County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 59065 compare with Montana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 168.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Park County, vs 64.3 for Montana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 59065?
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.