ZIP 59730 (Gallatin Gateway, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59730: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Gallatin 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
20 of 838 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gallatin County compares with Montana
Gallatin County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gallatin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gallatin County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.3 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 16% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.34 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 42.2% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.1% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.4% | 54.3% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 28.1% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Gallatin County sits below Montana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Gallatin County at a glance: 1 in 44 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.2%, against 0.9% for Montana.
Overview
Gallatin County has recorded 838 truck crashes since 2015, with 263 people injured and 26 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.4% of truck crashes, vs 54.3% for Montana.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
42.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 39.4% across Montana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 59730 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-191 (2) and SR-64 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 20 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 0.9% across Montana.
Their busiest month is December, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59730 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Gallatin County.
- 42.2% 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 Gallatin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-191 | 2 |
| SR-64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gallatin County) |
|---|---|
| Mm5.9 Mt85 | 3 |
| Cameron Bridge Rd | 2 |
| I-90 | 2 |
| Mm313.9 I90E | 2 |
| Mm316.0 I90 | 2 |
| Mt85 (Jackrabbit Lane) | 2 |
| 63.8 Us-191 | 1 |
| E Main St | 1 |
ZIP 59730 at a glance
| Population | 2,399 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $98,305 |
| Median home value | $998,080 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gallatin 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 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 44 | +13010% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 44 | +2% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 81 | +83% | 3.0 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 44 to 81. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59730
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 59730?
Gallatin County has had 838 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 263 people and killing 26.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 59730?
Truck crashes in Gallatin County peak in February, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 59730?
Garbage trucks were involved in 20 reported crashes in Gallatin County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 59730 compared with Montana?
Per 100,000 residents, Gallatin County has 57.3 truck crashes a year; Montana has 64.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 59730?
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.