ZIP 59833 (Florence, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59833: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ravalli 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
3 of 81 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Ravalli County compares with Montana
Ravalli County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ravalli County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ravalli County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 13.2 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 79% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 3.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.9% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 67% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 58% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 31.4% | 54.3% | 41.9% | 42% below the state |
| After dark | 14.3% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 54% below the state |
Ravalli County has lower values than Montana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Montana on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Ravalli County: 1 in 35 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.9%, against 0.9% for Montana.
Overview
Ravalli County has recorded 81 truck crashes since 2015, with 34 people injured and 0 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 57 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 12.3% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (3.7%).
November through March accounts for 31.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 54.3% in Montana.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (11.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.9% of truck crashes, compared with 39.4% in Montana.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 59833.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (Montana: 0.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 59833 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ravalli County.
- 27.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Montana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Ravalli County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ravalli County) |
|---|---|
| Mm 32.3 Us 93 | 2 |
| Block Granite Creek Rd | 1 |
| Mm 13.9 S-269 (Eastside Hwy) | 1 |
| Mm 2.1 Us Hwy 93 | 1 |
| Mm 45.3 Us Highway 93 | 1 |
| Mm 59.5 Us93 | 1 |
| S-203 (Eastside Highway) | 1 |
| Sb Meridian Road | 1 |
ZIP 59833 at a glance
| Population | 6,316 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $94,097 |
| Median home value | $545,019 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ravalli 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 | — | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 8 | — | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | -35% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 7 | +50% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 2000s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59833
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 59833?
81 truck crashes have been reported in Ravalli County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 34 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 59833?
July has the most truck crashes in Ravalli County, 12.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 59833?
Since 2015, Ravalli County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 59833 compared with Montana?
The yearly rate is 13.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ravalli County, vs 64.3 for Montana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 59833?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.