ZIP 59801 (Missoula, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59801: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Missoula 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 402 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Missoula County compares with Montana
Missoula County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Missoula County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Missoula County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.4 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 56% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 72% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 33.4% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.8% | 20.6% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.0% | 54.3% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 35.2% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Montana, Missoula County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: after dark.
Missoula County at a glance: 1 in 385 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.3%, vs 0.9% in Montana.
Overview
Police reported 402 crashes involving commercial trucks in Missoula County since 2015: 121 people were injured and 14 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.2%.
November through March accounts for 48.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 54.3% in Montana.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 33.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Montana: 39.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-90 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by Bus-Us-93 Orange St (1), Mullan Rd (1) and S Orange St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.2%, compared with 0.9% in Montana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59801 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-90; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Missoula County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 3 |
| Bus-Us-93 Orange St | 1 |
| Mullan Rd | 1 |
| S Orange St | 1 |
| US-12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Missoula County) |
|---|---|
| Brooks And Higgins | 1 |
| Brow Tine Drive | 1 |
| Gn2963 | 1 |
| Gn770 | 1 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| Mm 110.3 I-90 | 1 |
| Mm 113.2 I-90 | 1 |
| Mm 123.1 I-90 | 1 |
ZIP 59801 at a glance
| Population | 30,916 |
| Density | 1,548 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,347 |
| Median home value | $442,100 |
| Home ownership | 43% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Missoula 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 | 1 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 38 | +5570% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 31 | -18% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 34 | +9% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59801
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 59801?
Since 2015, 402 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Missoula County (121 injured, 14 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 59801?
NHTSA data shows I-90 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 59801 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 59801?
Truck crashes in Missoula County peak in December, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 59801?
Since 2015, Missoula County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 59801 compared with Montana?
Per 100,000 residents, Missoula County has 28.4 truck crashes a year; Montana has 64.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 59801?
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.