Alaska in 2007
Deaths 82Fatal crashes 75Per 100,000 12.1US deaths 41,259
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 2007.
In 2007, 82 people died in 75 fatal crashes in Alaska, 12.1 deaths per 100,000 residents against 13.7 nationally.
The death toll rose 11% from 74 in 2006 to 82 in 2007.
Alaska accounted for 0.2% of the 41,259 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
42.7% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
45% of the crashes happened between 6pm to midnight; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 2006 and the nation
| Measure | Alaska 2007 | Alaska 2006 | United States 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 82 | 74 | 41,259 |
| Fatal crashes | 75 | 71 | 37,435 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 12.1 | 11.0 | 13.7 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 43% | 34% | 37% |
Counties in 2007
Every county with a fatal crash in 2007, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage Municipality | 25 | 25 | 8.6 | 211 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 18 | 19 | 20.0 | 84 |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 9 | 11 | 9.4 | 186 |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough | 7 | 9 | 14.7 | 88 |
| Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | 3 | 4 | 54.7 | 14 |
| Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | 3 | 3 | 58.8 | 13 |
| Kusilvak Census Area | 1–2 | 3 | 37.8 | 4 |
| Chugach Census Area | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 18 |
| Ketchikan Gateway Borough | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 6 |
| Aleutians West Census Area | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 4 |
| Juneau City and Borough | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 14 |
| Lake and Peninsula Borough | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 1 |
| Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 9 |
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 2007?
82 people in 75 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2007 file, or 12.1 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Alaska had the most crash deaths in 2007?
Anchorage Municipality with 25 deaths in 25 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2007 compare with 2006 in Alaska?
82 deaths against 74 in 2006 (+11%). Nationally the 2007 total was 41,259.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2007 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.