Alaska in 2003
Deaths 98Fatal crashes 87Per 100,000 15.1US deaths 42,884
FARS data are based on police crash reports and other sources; the drunk-driving measure is based on the highest BAC of any driver in the crash. Final FARS file for 2003.
In 2003, 98 people died in 87 fatal crashes in Alaska, 15.1 deaths per 100,000 residents against 14.8 nationally.
The death toll rose 10% from 89 in 2002 to 98 in 2003.
Alaska accounted for 0.2% of the 42,884 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
34.5% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
38% of the crashes happened between 6pm to midnight; Sunday was the most common day.
Compared with 2002 and the nation
| Measure | Alaska 2003 | Alaska 2002 | United States 2003 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 98 | 89 | 42,884 |
| Fatal crashes | 87 | 78 | 38,477 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 15.1 | 13.9 | 14.8 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 34% | 40% | 35% |
Counties in 2003
Every county with a fatal crash in 2003, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 13 counties listed.
| County | Fatal crashes | Deaths | Per 100,000 | Deaths 2015–2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 24 | 29 | 24.7 | 186 |
| Anchorage Municipality | 24 | 26 | 9.0 | 211 |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough | 14 | 15 | 24.5 | 88 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 7 | 8 | 8.4 | 84 |
| Dillingham Census Area | 3 | 3 | 64.6 | 2 |
| Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | 3 | 3 | 41.0 | 14 |
| Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | 3 | 3 | 58.8 | 13 |
| Juneau City and Borough | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 14 |
| Petersburg Borough | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
| Bethel Census Area | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 11 |
| Chugach Census Area | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 18 |
| Nome Census Area | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 11 |
| Sitka City and Borough | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 2 |
Per 100,000 uses the 2024 population estimate for every year, so early-year rates are understated where a county has grown.
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Questions and answers
How many people died in crashes in Alaska in 2003?
98 people in 87 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2003 file, or 15.1 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Alaska had the most crash deaths in 2003?
Matanuska-Susitna Borough with 29 deaths in 24 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2003 compare with 2002 in Alaska?
98 deaths against 89 in 2002 (+10%). Nationally the 2003 total was 42,884.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2003 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.