ZIP 59326 (Fallon, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59326: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Prairie 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 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. Where it is 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 66 days.
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.
Road surface: 45.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Montana: 39.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 59326.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Prairie County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59326 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.
- With 45.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Montana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 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 |
ZIP 59326 at a glance
| Population | 233 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $219,932 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59326
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 59326?
Prairie County has had 65 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 31 people and killing 1.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 59326?
December has the most truck crashes in Prairie County, 26.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 59326?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Prairie County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 59326 compared with Montana?
The yearly rate is 498.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Prairie County, vs 64.3 for Montana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 59326?
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.