Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Wasilla, AK recorded 28 traffic deaths in 27 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 54.7 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 100/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 100% of ranked US cities (#1 of 4 in Alaska, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Wasilla, Alaska?
Wasilla has a Road Danger Score of 100/100 (High Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 27 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 28 people — 54.7 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, above the national average of 12.3.
Wasilla ranks #1 out of 4 ranked cities in Alaska and #1 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 100% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Wasilla's fatal crashes: drinking driver involved — 56% of fatal crashes, versus 26% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Wasilla rose 100% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Wasilla’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 27 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Wasilla | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 15 | 55.6% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 13 | 48.1% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 3 | 11.1% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 15 | 55.6% | 49.8% |
Wasilla Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Wasilla, Alaska from NHTSA FARS. Single-year swings are normal in smaller cities; the Road Danger Score uses the full 5-year window.
| Year | Traffic Deaths |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2020 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Wasilla, Alaska?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Wasilla recorded 27 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 28 traffic deaths — an average of 5.6 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Wasilla?
Wasilla has a Road Danger Score of 100/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 100% of ranked US cities. The city averages 54.7 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Wasilla?
Of Wasilla's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 56% involved a drinking driver, 48% involved speeding, 11% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 56% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Wasilla each year?
An average of 5.6 people per year died in car accidents in Wasilla across 2020–2024 (28 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Wasilla more dangerous than in other Alaska cities?
Wasilla ranks #1 of 4 ranked Alaska cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #1 of 2,153 nationally.