ZIP 99712 (Fairbanks, AK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 99712: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fairbanks North Star 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 29 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Fairbanks North Star Borough compares with Alaska
Fairbanks North Star Borough against Alaska and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fairbanks North Star Borough stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fairbanks North Star Borough | Alaska | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 2.8 | 5.7 | 49.7 | 51% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 20.8 | 11.6 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 34% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 66.7% | 50.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.7% | 20.4% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.8% | 20.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 66.7% | 54.5% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 29.2% | 36.0% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Fairbanks North Star Borough has lower values than Alaska for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Fairbanks North Star Borough: January 20.7% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 29 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fairbanks North Star Borough. They injured 11 people and killed 10.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 137 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (20.7% of the year) and are lowest in March (3.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 66.7% of truck crashes, vs 54.5% for Alaska.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (13.8%).
Road surface: 66.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alaska: 50.3%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 99712 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Fairbanks North Star Borough since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 99712 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 66.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Alaska), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 Fairbanks North Star 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 (Fairbanks North Star Borough) |
|---|---|
| Richardson Hwy 50 Ft S From Rolling Stone Crt | 2 |
| Badger Rd. 50 Ft. South Form Glacier State Dr. | 1 |
| Chena Hot Springs Rd .4 Mi West Of Nina Lane | 1 |
| Elliot Hwy 100 Ft. North From Old Elliott Hwy | 1 |
| Elliott Hwy 10 Miles S. From Wichershome Dome Pull | 1 |
| Elliott Hwy At Intersection With Steese Hwy | 1 |
| Elliott Hwy Mp 3 | 1 |
| Gold Mine Trail Road And Sluice Box Road | 1 |
ZIP 99712 at a glance
| Population | 12,477 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $112,808 |
| Median home value | $309,323 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fairbanks North Star 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 | 5 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 11 | +130% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 8 | -24% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 1 | -85% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 1. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 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 99712
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 99712?
Since 2015, 29 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fairbanks North Star Borough (11 injured, 10 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 99712?
January has the most truck crashes in Fairbanks North Star Borough, 20.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 99712?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fairbanks North Star Borough since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 99712 compared with Alaska?
Per 100,000 residents, Fairbanks North Star Borough has 2.8 truck crashes a year; Alaska has 5.7.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 99712?
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.