ZIP 59834 (Frenchtown, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59834: 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 has lower values than Montana for 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 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 33.4% of truck crashes, compared with 39.4% in Montana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 59834 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-93 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.2% share (Montana: 0.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 59834 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 |
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 59834 at a glance
| Population | 2,444 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $94,406 |
| Median home value | $481,925 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59834
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 59834?
Missoula County has had 402 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 121 people and killing 14.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 59834?
December has the most truck crashes in Missoula County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 59834?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Missoula County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 59834 compared with Montana?
The yearly rate is 28.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Missoula County, vs 64.3 for Montana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 59834?
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.