ZIP 99507 (Anchorage, AK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 99507: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Anchorage Municipality, 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
11 of 248 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Anchorage Municipality compares with Alaska
Anchorage Municipality against Alaska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Anchorage Municipality stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Anchorage Municipality | Alaska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 8.5 | 5.7 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 11.6 | 3.4 | 77% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 51.1% | 50.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 20.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.7% | 20.9% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.8% | 54.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.8% | 36.0% | 24.8% | same |
Anchorage Municipality sits below Alaska on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Anchorage Municipality at a glance: December 19.8% of truck crashes happen in December, more than any other month.
Overview
Anchorage Municipality has recorded 248 truck crashes since 2015, with 91 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 19.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.8%).
November through March accounts for 54.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 54.5% in Alaska.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.7%).
Road surface: 51.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alaska: 50.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 99507 is SR-1, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Bluebell Dr (1), Bragaw St (1) and Caribou Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.4% share (Alaska: 2.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 99507 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-1; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 23.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Alaska.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Anchorage Municipality
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 2 |
| Bluebell Dr | 1 |
| Bragaw St | 1 |
| Caribou Ave | 1 |
| Debarr Rd | 1 |
| Piper St | 1 |
| Tudor Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Anchorage Municipality) |
|---|---|
| A Street And Fireweed | 2 |
| C Street 5 Feet North Of Tudor | 2 |
| Commerical Dr. And Reeve Blvd. | 2 |
| Glenn Hwy And Muldoon Rd | 2 |
| New Seward Highway At Milepost 91 | 2 |
| .35 Miles S Of Mp 98 On Seward Hwy | 1 |
| 0.75 Mi South Of Old Glenn Plamer Alt On Glenn Hwy | 1 |
| 14Th Ave And Hyder St | 1 |
ZIP 99507 at a glance
| Population | 37,301 |
| Density | 305 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $107,992 |
| Median home value | $389,420 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Anchorage Municipality 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 | 3 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 15 | +407% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 24 | +57% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 32 | +36% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 32 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about ZIP 99507
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 99507?
248 truck crashes have been reported in Anchorage Municipality since 2015, with 8 deaths and 91 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 99507?
NHTSA data shows SR-1 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 99507 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 99507?
Truck crashes in Anchorage Municipality peak in December, with 19.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 99507?
Since 2015, Anchorage Municipality has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 99507 compare with Alaska?
Anchorage Municipality records 8.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 5.7 across Alaska.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 99507?
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.