ZIP 99669 (Soldotna, AK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 99669: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kenai Peninsula 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
0 of 43 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kenai Peninsula Borough compares with Alaska
Kenai Peninsula Borough against Alaska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kenai Peninsula Borough stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kenai Peninsula Borough | Alaska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 6.7 | 5.7 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 18.9 | 11.6 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 43.2% | 50.3% | 6.2% | 14% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 10.8% | 20.4% | 23.7% | 47% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.3% | 20.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.3% | 54.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 37.8% | 36.0% | 24.8% | same |
Kenai Peninsula Borough has lower values than Alaska for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Kenai Peninsula Borough at a glance: February worst month: 18.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Kenai Peninsula Borough has recorded 43 truck crashes since 2015, with 29 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 89 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 18.6% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.3% of truck crashes, vs 54.5% for Alaska.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 11.6% of truck crashes.
43.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 50.3% across Alaska.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 99669 happened on SR-1 (3); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kenai Peninsula Borough since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 99669 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
Crash reporting for 2020 and 2021 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Kenai Peninsula Borough
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kenai Peninsula Borough) |
|---|---|
| Milepost 45.3 Sterling Highway | 2 |
| Bridge Access Road And Warren Ames Pullout | 1 |
| Ft S From Milepost 170 Sterling Hwy | 1 |
| Kalifornsky Beach Rd 50 Ft W Of Sterling Hwy | 1 |
| Kalifornsky Beach Rd And Poppy Ln | 1 |
| Kenai Spur Highway And North Miller Loop | 1 |
| Mile 12.5 Seward Highway | 1 |
| Mile 73.9 Seward Highway | 1 |
ZIP 99669 at a glance
| Population | 15,395 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,980 |
| Median home value | $318,508 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kenai Peninsula 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 | 4 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 5 | +30% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 11 | +106% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 1 | -93% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 1 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 99669
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 99669?
Kenai Peninsula Borough has had 43 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 29 people and killing 12.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 99669?
Truck crashes in Kenai Peninsula Borough peak in February, with 18.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 99669?
Since 2015, Kenai Peninsula Borough has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 99669 compare with Alaska for truck crashes?
Kenai Peninsula Borough records 6.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 5.7 across Alaska.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 99669?
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.