Point MacKenzie, AK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Point MacKenzie: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Point MacKenzie and Matanuska-Susitna Borough, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Matanuska-Susitna Borough numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 52 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Matanuska-Susitna Borough compares with Alaska
Matanuska-Susitna Borough against Alaska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Matanuska-Susitna Borough stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 4.8 | 5.7 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 25.5 | 11.6 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 33% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 37.2% | 50.3% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 20.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.5% | 20.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.0% | 54.5% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 39.2% | 36.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Alaska, Matanuska-Susitna Borough is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Matanuska-Susitna Borough: January 19.2% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Matanuska-Susitna Borough has recorded 52 truck crashes since 2015, with 33 people injured and 14 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 64 days.
Point MacKenzie had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Matanuska-Susitna Borough numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 19.2% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (1.9%).
November through March accounts for 49.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 54.5% in Alaska.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 37.2% of truck crashes, compared with 50.3% in Alaska.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Point MacKenzie since 2015: Point Mackenzie Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.9% of the total, against 2.9% across Alaska.
Route planning tips for Point MacKenzie fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Matanuska-Susitna Borough.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020 and 2021; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Point Mackenzie Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Matanuska-Susitna Borough) |
|---|---|
| Mp 133 Parks Highway | 2 |
| Big Lake Rd And Parks Hwy | 1 |
| Big Lake Rd At Intersection With Birch Lake Drive | 1 |
| E Parks Hwy, Wasilla, Ak | 1 |
| Glenn Highway And Cienna Avenue | 1 |
| Glenn Hihgway And Pinochle Lane | 1 |
| Glenn Hwy & Arctic Ave | 1 |
| Glenn Hwy 111 Ft S Of Mp 31 | 1 |
Point MacKenzie at a glance
| Land area | 162.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 99623) | $88,799 |
| Median home value (ZIP 99623) | $316,416 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Matanuska-Susitna 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 | 2 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 9 | +420% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 11 | +18% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 2 | -81% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Point MacKenzie
How many truck crashes happen in Point MacKenzie?
Since 2015, 52 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Matanuska-Susitna Borough (33 injured, 14 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Point MacKenzie?
Truck crashes in Matanuska-Susitna Borough peak in January, with 19.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Point MacKenzie?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Matanuska-Susitna Borough since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Point MacKenzie compare with Alaska?
Per 100,000 residents, Matanuska-Susitna Borough has 4.8 truck crashes a year; Alaska has 5.7.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Point MacKenzie?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.