ZIP 99688 (Willow, AK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 99688: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Matanuska-Susitna Borough has lower values than Alaska for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough at a glance: 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
The worst month is January with 19.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 1.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.0% of truck crashes, vs 54.5% for Alaska.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
37.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 50.3% across Alaska.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 99688.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.9% of the total, against 2.9% across Alaska.
Route planning tips for ZIP 99688 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Matanuska-Susitna Borough
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 99688 at a glance
| Population | 2,739 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,197 |
| Median home value | $287,985 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 99688
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 99688?
Matanuska-Susitna Borough has had 52 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 33 people and killing 14.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 99688?
January has the most truck crashes in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 19.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 99688?
Since 2015, Matanuska-Susitna Borough has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 99688 compare with Alaska for truck crashes?
Matanuska-Susitna Borough records 4.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 5.7 across Alaska.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 99688?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.