ZIP 99518 (Anchorage, AK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 99518: 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
Police reported 248 crashes involving commercial trucks in Anchorage Municipality since 2015: 91 people were injured and 8 were 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.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 51.1% of truck crashes, compared with 50.3% in Alaska.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-1 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: Bluebell Dr (1), Bragaw St (1) and Caribou Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 4.4%, compared with 2.9% in Alaska.
Route planning tips for ZIP 99518 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-1; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 23.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Alaska; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 3 |
| Bluebell Dr | 1 |
| Bragaw St | 1 |
| Caribou Ave | 1 |
| Commercial Dr | 1 |
| Debarr Rd | 1 |
| Minnesota Dr | 1 |
| Piper St | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| Sr-Diamond Blvd | 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 99518 at a glance
| Population | 9,764 |
| Density | 995 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,995 |
| Median home value | $321,266 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 99518
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 99518?
Since 2015, 248 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Anchorage Municipality (91 injured, 8 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 99518?
Since 2015, SR-1 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 99518: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 99518?
The worst month is December: 19.8% of truck crashes in Anchorage Municipality happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 99518?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Anchorage Municipality since 2015, 4.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 99518 compared with Alaska?
The yearly rate is 8.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Anchorage Municipality, vs 5.7 for Alaska.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 99518?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.