ZIP 99516 (Anchorage, AK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 99516: 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Anchorage Municipality at a glance: December the month with the most truck crashes: 19.8% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 248 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Anchorage Municipality. They injured 91 people and killed 8.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (19.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 54.8% of truck crashes, vs 54.5% for Alaska.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
51.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 50.3% across Alaska.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 99516 since 2015: Bluebell Dr (1), Bragaw St (1), Debarr Rd (1), Piper St (1) and SR-1 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 4.4% of the total, against 2.9% across Alaska.
Route planning tips for ZIP 99516 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 23.1% of truck crashes here, more than Alaska; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Anchorage Municipality
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Bluebell Dr | 1 |
| Bragaw St | 1 |
| Debarr Rd | 1 |
| Piper St | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| Sr-Diamond Blvd | 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 99516 at a glance
| Population | 21,500 |
| Density | 189 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $173,984 |
| Median home value | $607,765 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 32. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 99516
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 99516?
Anchorage Municipality has had 248 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 91 people and killing 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 99516?
December has the most truck crashes in Anchorage Municipality, 19.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 99516?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Anchorage Municipality since 2015 (4.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 99516 compare with Alaska for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 8.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Anchorage Municipality, vs 5.7 for Alaska.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 99516?
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.