What is the statute of limitations for truck accidents in Montana?

In Montana, the statute of limitations for truck accident claims is 3 years from the date of the accident. Do not wait — evidence disappears quickly and missing the deadline bars your claim entirely.

How many truck accident fatalities occur in Montana each year?

Montana records approximately 34 truck crash fatalities per year, ranking #38 in the nation for commercial vehicle crash deaths.

What should I do after a truck accident in Montana?

After a truck accident in Montana: call 911 immediately, seek medical attention, document the scene with photos, get witness information, and contact an experienced truck accident attorney before speaking to any insurance company. Juan Cordero Lawyers offers free consultations with no fee unless you win.

#38 Most Dangerous State

Montana

Truck Accident News, Crash Reports & Legal Resources

Annual Fatalities

truck crash deaths/year

National Rank

#38 of 50

Statute of Limitations

3 years from the date of the accident

Dangerous Interstates

I-90, I-15, I-94

High-Risk Cities

Billings, Missoula, Great Falls

Recent Truck Accidents in Montana

Breaking News Jun 1, 2026 Billings, MT

I-90 Truck Crash Near Billings Kills One in Remote Highway Collision

A semi truck collided with a passenger vehicle on I-90 near Billings, killing one person in a remote stretch of Montana highway.

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Traffic Alert May 27, 2026 Great Falls, MT

Montana I-15 Truck Accident Near Great Falls Causes Road Closure

A commercial truck crash on I-15 near Great Falls closed the highway for several hours.

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Breaking News May 20, 2026 Missoula, MT

Montana Logging Truck Overturns on US-93, Spills Timber

A logging truck overturned on US-93 near Missoula, spilling timber across the highway and closing the road.

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Did You Know?

Montana has some of the longest distances between hospitals and emergency services of any state — making truck accident response times critically long.

Most Dangerous Roads in Montana

I-90

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I-15

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I-94

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US-2

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US-93

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Montana Truck Accident Law

Montana follows a modified comparative fault rule — you can recover if you are less than 51% at fault. Montana's vast distances and limited emergency services make truck accidents especially dangerous.

Statute of Limitations

3 years from the date of the accident

Don't wait — evidence disappears and deadlines are strict.

After a Truck Accident in MT

1Call 911 and get medical attention immediately
2Document the scene — photos, truck number, company name
3Get contact info from all witnesses
4Do not speak to the trucking company's insurance
5Contact a truck accident attorney before signing anything

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