North Pole, AK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North Pole: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in North Pole and Fairbanks North Star Borough, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fairbanks North Star Borough numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 29 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fairbanks North Star Borough compares with Alaska
Fairbanks North Star Borough against Alaska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fairbanks North Star Borough stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fairbanks North Star Borough | Alaska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 2.8 | 5.7 | 49.7 | 51% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 20.8 | 11.6 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 34% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 66.7% | 50.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.7% | 20.4% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.8% | 20.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 66.7% | 54.5% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 29.2% | 36.0% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Compared with Alaska, Fairbanks North Star Borough is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
Fairbanks North Star Borough at a glance: January worst month: 20.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 29 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fairbanks North Star Borough. They injured 11 people and killed 10.
That averages about one truck crash every 137 days in fully reported years.
With 4 truck crashes reported in North Pole since 2015, this page uses Fairbanks North Star Borough numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 20.7% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (3.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 66.7% of truck crashes, against 54.5% across Alaska.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (13.8%).
Road surface: 66.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alaska: 50.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of North Pole since 2015 were spread across roads: Badger Rd (1) and SR-2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Fairbanks North Star Borough since 2015.
Route planning tips for North Pole fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 66.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Alaska), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2020 and 2021, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Fairbanks North Star Borough
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Badger Rd | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fairbanks North Star Borough) |
|---|---|
| Richardson Hwy 50 Ft S From Rolling Stone Crt | 2 |
| Badger Rd. 50 Ft. South Form Glacier State Dr. | 1 |
| Chena Hot Springs Rd .4 Mi West Of Nina Lane | 1 |
| Elliot Hwy 100 Ft. North From Old Elliott Hwy | 1 |
| Elliott Hwy 10 Miles S. From Wichershome Dome Pull | 1 |
| Elliott Hwy At Intersection With Steese Hwy | 1 |
| Elliott Hwy Mp 3 | 1 |
| Gold Mine Trail Road And Sluice Box Road | 1 |
North Pole at a glance
| Population | 2,505 |
| Land area | 4.1 sq mi |
| Density | 613 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 99705) | $96,964 |
| Median home value (ZIP 99705) | $309,442 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fairbanks North Star Borough 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 | 5 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 11 | +130% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 8 | -24% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 1 | -85% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 1 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about North Pole
How many truck crashes happen in North Pole?
29 truck crashes have been reported in Fairbanks North Star Borough since 2015, with 10 deaths and 11 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in North Pole?
Truck crashes in Fairbanks North Star Borough peak in January, with 20.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in North Pole?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Fairbanks North Star Borough since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in North Pole compare with Alaska?
Per 100,000 residents, Fairbanks North Star Borough has 2.8 truck crashes a year; Alaska has 5.7.
How can I plan a safer truck route in North Pole?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020 and 2021; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.