ZIP 59434 (East Glacier Park, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59434: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Glacier 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
1 of 70 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Glacier County compares with Montana
Glacier County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Glacier County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Glacier County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.1 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 61% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 31.3% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 20% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.9% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 35% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 35% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 64.2% | 54.3% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 31.3% | 30.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Montana, Glacier County is lower on 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 winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Glacier County: November the month with the most truck crashes: 22.9% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 70 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Glacier County. They injured 28 people and killed 1.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 60 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 22.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 1.4%.
November through March accounts for 64.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 54.3% in Montana.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
31.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 39.4% across Montana.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 59434 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.4% of the total, against 0.9% across Montana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59434 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Glacier 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 (Glacier County) |
|---|---|
| Mm 108.9 Us Hwy 89 | 1 |
| Mm 199 Us Highway 2 | 1 |
| Mm 221.6 Us Hwy 2 | 1 |
| Mm 39.3 Us Hwy 89 | 1 |
ZIP 59434 at a glance
| Population | 368 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,250 |
| Median home value | $206,180 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Glacier 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 | 5 | — | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 5 | -4% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 6 | +21% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 2000s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59434
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 59434?
Glacier County has had 70 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 28 people and killing 1.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 59434?
The worst month is November: 22.9% of truck crashes in Glacier County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 59434?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Glacier County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 59434 compare with Montana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Glacier County has 45.1 truck crashes a year; Montana has 64.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 59434?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.