ZIP 59803 (Missoula, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59803: 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.
The headline for Missoula County: 1 in 385 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.3%, vs 0.9% in Montana.
Overview
Since 2015, 402 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Missoula County. They injured 121 people and killed 14.
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%.
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 59803 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Bus-Us-93 Orange St (1), S Orange St (1) and US-12 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.2% share (Montana: 0.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 59803 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-90, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 |
| 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 59803 at a glance
| Population | 18,401 |
| Density | 73 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $111,925 |
| Median home value | $555,507 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 34 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 59803
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 59803?
Missoula County has had 402 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 121 people and killing 14.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 59803?
NHTSA data shows I-90 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 59803 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 59803?
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 59803?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Missoula County since 2015, 0.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 59803 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 59803?
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.