ZIP 59404 (Great Falls, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59404: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cascade 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
4 of 268 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cascade County compares with Montana
Cascade County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cascade County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cascade County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.7 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 57% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 36.0% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 8% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.3% | 20.6% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 55.0% | 54.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.3% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Cascade County has lower values than Montana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Montana on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Cascade County at a glance: 1 in 65 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.6%, against 0.9% for Montana.
Overview
Police reported 268 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cascade County since 2015: 74 people were injured and 15 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 55.0% of truck crashes, against 54.3% across Montana.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 36.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Montana: 39.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 59404 is I-15, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Central Ave W (1), Lr- Central Ave W (1) and US-87 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 0.9% in Montana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59404 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-15 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 27.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Montana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cascade County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 2 |
| Central Ave W | 1 |
| Lr- Central Ave W | 1 |
| US-87 | 1 |
| US-89 | 1 |
| Us-Hwy 87 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cascade County) |
|---|---|
| Mm 1.9 Us Highway 87E | 2 |
| 23Rd St S & 10Th Ave | 1 |
| 87.5 Eb Us Hwy 87/89E | 1 |
| I-15 Nb Mp 278 | 1 |
| I-15 Sb Mp 254 | 1 |
| Lower River Rd | 1 |
| Mm 5.4 Us Highway 89/Montana 200 | 1 |
| Mm 59.6 Us 89S | 1 |
ZIP 59404 at a glance
| Population | 28,822 |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,867 |
| Median home value | $297,008 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cascade 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 | — | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 21 | — | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 25 | +19% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 20 | -19% | 2.0 |
In the 2000s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59404
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 59404?
268 truck crashes have been reported in Cascade County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 74 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 59404?
I-15 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 59404 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 59404?
The worst month is January: 12.7% of truck crashes in Cascade County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 59404?
Since 2015, Cascade County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 59404 compare with Montana?
Per 100,000 residents, Cascade County has 27.7 truck crashes a year; Montana has 64.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 59404?
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.