ZIP 59808 (Missoula, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59808: 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.
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
December has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.0% of truck crashes, vs 54.3% for Montana.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.7%).
33.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 39.4% across Montana.
Where crashes happen
US-93 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 59808 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Bus-Us-93 Orange St (1), I-90 (1) and Mullan Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.2% share (Montana: 0.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 59808 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Missoula County.
- Check whether your routes use US-93, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-93 | 3 |
| Bus-Us-93 Orange St | 1 |
| I-90 | 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 59808 at a glance
| Population | 23,574 |
| Density | 58 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,239 |
| Median home value | $450,825 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 59808
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 59808?
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 59808?
NHTSA data shows US-93 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 59808 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 59808?
Truck crashes in Missoula County peak in December, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 59808?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Missoula County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 59808 compare with Montana?
Per 100,000 residents, Missoula County has 28.4 truck crashes a year; Montana has 64.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 59808?
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.