ZIP 59928 (Polebridge, MT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 59928: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Flathead 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
9 of 379 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Flathead County compares with Montana
Flathead County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Flathead County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Flathead County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.5 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 57% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 2.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.2% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.3% | 54.3% | 41.9% | 31% below the state |
| After dark | 16.2% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 47% below the state |
Compared with Montana, Flathead County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Montana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Flathead County: 1 in 38 crashes involve a garbage truck (9 since 2015), vs 0.9% across Montana.
Overview
Flathead County has recorded 379 truck crashes since 2015, with 152 people injured and 23 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.3% of truck crashes, against 54.3% across Montana.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.2% of truck crashes, compared with 39.4% in Montana.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 59928 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Montana: 0.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 59928 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Flathead County.
- 27.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Montana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Flathead 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 (Flathead County) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 4 |
| Church Dr | 2 |
| Helena Flats Rd | 2 |
| Truck Route 9Th St | 2 |
| 1St Ave E / 11Th St | 1 |
| Blacktail Heights | 1 |
| Blacktail Rd | 1 |
| Glenwood Dr | 1 |
ZIP 59928 at a glance
| Population | 86 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,333 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Flathead 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 | — | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 39 | — | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 27 | -30% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 33 | +22% | 2.4 |
In the 2000s about 39 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 33. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 59928
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 59928?
Since 2015, 379 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Flathead County (152 injured, 23 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 59928?
July has the most truck crashes in Flathead County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 59928?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Flathead County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 59928 compared with Montana?
Per 100,000 residents, Flathead County has 27.5 truck crashes a year; Montana has 64.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 59928?
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.