ZIP 99725 (Ester, AK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 99725: 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
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 runs above Alaska on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Fairbanks North Star Borough: January the month with the most truck crashes: 20.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 29 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fairbanks North Star Borough since 2015: 11 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 137 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 20.7% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (3.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 66.7% of truck crashes, against 54.5% across Alaska.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 13.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 66.7% of truck crashes, compared with 50.3% in Alaska.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 99725 since 2015: George Parks Hwy (1), Old Nenana Hwy (1), Old Steese Hwy (1) and SR-3 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fairbanks North Star Borough since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 99725 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fairbanks North Star Borough.
- With 66.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Alaska), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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.
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 Fairbanks North Star Borough
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| George Parks Hwy | 1 |
| Old Nenana Hwy | 1 |
| Old Steese Hwy | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
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 99725 at a glance
| Population | 448 |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,364 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 1. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 99725
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 99725?
Fairbanks North Star Borough has had 29 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 11 people and killing 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 99725?
January has the most truck crashes in Fairbanks North Star Borough, 20.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 99725?
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 99725 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 99725?
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.