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199Source: NHTSA, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in 2025 (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026), Table 3, state estimates
Traffic deaths in Montana, 2025 (early estimate)
-3.4%Source: NHTSA, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in 2025 (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026), Table 3, state estimates
Change in Montana traffic deaths from 2024 (206 deaths)
1.43Source: NHTSA, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in 2025 (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026), Table 3, state estimates
Deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled in Montana, 2025 (early estimate; 1.49 in 2024)
193Source: NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Fatal crashes in FARS, Montana, 2024
2025 figures are NHTSA's early estimate (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026) and will be revised when the 2025 Annual Report File is released in early 2027. Crash-level figures are from the NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File, the latest year published.
Montana quick facts
Montana quick facts list the newest sourced crash figures for the state, taken from NHTSA publications.
Traffic deaths, 2025 (early estimate): 199, a change of -3.4% from 206 in 2024 (NHTSA DOT HS 813 800, Table 3).
Fatality rate, 2025 (early estimate): 1.43 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, compared with 1.49 in 2024.
Fatal crashes, 2024: FARS records 193 fatal crashes and 206 deaths in Montana.
Latest fatal crash in the 2024 file: Dec 28, 2024, on SR-200, Lewis And Clark County.
Figures come from NHTSA; the 2025 numbers are early estimates and NHTSA revises them in early 2027, and the 2024 crash-level file can still be revised.
Montana compared with the United States
The bars compare Montana's traffic fatality rate and death count with the national figures, using the same NHTSA table for every row. The 2025 figures are early estimates.
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Private citizens in Arizona are not required to file a crash report, however, a police officer that responds to the scene of an auto accident is required to fill one out if:
The accident resulted in death
The accident resulted in injuries
Vehicle damage or property damage exceeded $1,000
If a citation was issued
You must remain at the scene of the accident until law enforcement arrives. After you’ve spoken to the responding police officer, you will be cleared to leave. During this time, the police officer will ask you a series of questions regarding the events that led up to the accident and will obtain your personal information. All of this information will be documented in the accident report.
If you were involved in an auto accident and it meets the conditions mentioned above, a police officer must fill out an accident report. In most cases, they will be required to complete the form within twenty-four hours.
The crash report will contain the following information regarding traffic collisions:
Date and time of the accident
Location of the accident
Property damage descriptions
Identifying information regarding all of the parties involved including witnesses, such as:
Proof of insurance
Vehicle ownership and registration
Phone number, address, and full names of all parties involved
The form will also include a narrative description concerning the facts surrounding the accident, as well as a simple diagram of the accident scene, the police officer’s name, identification number, and police agency.
Montana Fatal Car Crashes on Record
These are fatal crashes in Montana recorded in NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) for 2024, the latest year NHTSA has published crash-level data. FARS counts 193 fatal crashes and 206 deaths in Montana that year; the table lists the 25 most recent, newest first. The 2024 file is NHTSA's Annual Report File and can still be revised. A dash means the field was not reported or the crash happened outside city limits.
You can get a copy of your Montana police report at AccidentReports.com, or you can go through the Montana Highway Patrol.The Montana Highway Patrol offers two ways to get a copy of your vehicle crash report.
In-Person
Visit the Montana Highway Patrol and fill out a Records Request Form to get a copy of your report in person.The Montana Highway Patrol station is located at:18 Trooper DriveBoulder, MT59632
By Mail
Visit the Montana Highway Patrol’s website to print off a copy of their Record Request Form and send the written request to:P.O. Box 117Boulder, MT 59632
Montana crash reports are $2 per copy.
It can take five to ten business days before you receive your report. If the accident involved a fatality or extensive property damage, your report may be unavailable for several weeks. Contact your local police department to learn more.
The names and accident contact information for all parties involved
A diagram of the car crash scene
Insurance policy information
Driver’s license numbers
License plate numbers/vehicle identification number
Description of bodily injury/personal injury sustained in the crash
Description of vehicle damage or other personal property damage
The reporting police officer’s opinion regarding who they believe was negligent
Weather conditions
Hazardous road conditions, such as icy conditions, road debris
Reporting police officer’s law enforcement agency, name, and badge number
Any citations issued or arrests made (DWI, DUI, speeding, etc.)
All parties involved in the accident
Insurance company
Accident attorney
The parent or legal guardian of a minor involved in the accident
If you cannot locate a copy of your report from the Montana Highway Patrol, it’s possible that another law enforcement agency filed your report.You can contact the following law enforcement agencies to track down your report:
Cascade County Sheriff’s Office
Carbon County Sheriff’s Office
Valley County Sheriff’s Office
Toole County Sheriff’s Office
Phillips County Sheriff’s Office
Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office
Madison County Sheriff’s Office
Dawson County Sheriff’s Office
If you sustained injuries in a motor vehicle collision that was not your fault, you can pursue compensation in the form of an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit. The information in a collision report can help strengthen your insurance claim for compensation. The vital information in the report, such as the law enforcement officer’s opinion regarding who they believe was at fault for the crash, a description of the injuries you suffered in the accident, a description of the damage done to your motor vehicle, and other personal property can provide proof for your request for damages. An accident lawyer from a personal injury law firm will use this information to negotiate the full and fair compensation you deserve for your losses.
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