ZIP 99652 (Big Lake, AK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 99652: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 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
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 runs above Alaska on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Matanuska-Susitna Borough: January 19.2% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 52 crashes involving commercial trucks in Matanuska-Susitna Borough since 2015: 33 people were injured and 14 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 64 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (19.2% of the year) and are lowest in June (1.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.0% of truck crashes, vs 54.5% for Alaska.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.6%).
Road surface: 37.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alaska: 50.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 99652 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-3 (3) and Point Mackenzie Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.9% in Alaska.
Route planning tips for ZIP 99652 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 3 |
| 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 |
ZIP 99652 at a glance
| Population | 4,313 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,578 |
| Median home value | $279,951 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 99652
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 99652?
Matanuska-Susitna Borough has had 52 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 33 people and killing 14.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 99652?
The worst month is January: 19.2% of truck crashes in Matanuska-Susitna Borough happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 99652?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Matanuska-Susitna Borough since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 99652 compare with Alaska for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Matanuska-Susitna Borough has 4.8 truck crashes a year; Alaska has 5.7.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 99652?
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.