ZIP 59802 (Missoula, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59802: 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 |
Missoula County sits below Montana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Montana on after dark.
What stands out in Missoula County: 1 in 385 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 0.9% across Montana.
Overview
Police reported 402 crashes involving commercial trucks in Missoula County since 2015: 121 people were injured and 14 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.0% of truck crashes, against 54.3% across Montana.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 33.4% of truck crashes, compared with 39.4% in Montana.
Where crashes happen
I-90 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 59802 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Bus-Us-93 Orange St (1), Mullan Rd (1) and S Orange St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.2% of the total, against 0.9% across Montana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 59802 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-90 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 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 59802 at a glance
| Population | 19,864 |
| Density | 169 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,736 |
| Median home value | $460,666 |
| Home ownership | 52% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59802
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 59802?
402 truck crashes have been reported in Missoula County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 121 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 59802?
I-90 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 59802 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 59802?
December has the most truck crashes in Missoula County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 59802?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Missoula County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 59802 compare with Montana for truck crashes?
Missoula County records 28.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 64.3 across Montana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 59802?
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.