Alaska Trucking Accident Lawyers
Alaska Automobile Accident Statistics (2006)
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Alaska experienced a one percent increase in traffic accident fatalities from 2005 to 2006, slightly shifting the total deaths from 73 to 74. Drivers experienced the highest percentage of fatalities during traffic accidents, at an alarming 64 percent rate. From there, the passenger fatality rate was 22 percent and pedestrians were at 12 percent. Speed was to blame in most of these fatal traffic accidents, and most accidents occurred between two or more motor vehicles.
Almost 56 percent of those killed in Alaska in motor vehicle accidents were less than 45 years old. The number of people killed in alcohol-related auto accidents totaled 23 people or 31 percent, which, although unfortunate, is statistically a lower percentage than other states’ alcohol-related fatal accident rates. The month with the most fatal accidents was July, and the highest percentage of fatal auto accidents in Alaska occurred on Saturdays.
Alaska Large Truck Accident Statistics (2006)
Alaska had 25 large truck accidents in 2006, 4 of which involved fatalities. Of the 4 fatal truck accidents, 4 people were killed. Additionally, there were 21 large truck accidents that were non-fatal and 16 that involved injuries. Of those truck accidents involving injuries, 18 individuals were injured. Most of these accidents occurred on Alaska's highways.
Alaska bus accident statistics (2006)
Alaska saw a total of 14 bus accidents in 2006, none of them were fatal bus accidents. Of these accidents, all 14 involved injury. In all, Alaska bus accidents in 2006 injured 48 people and no one was killed.
Truck Accident Attorney
It is estimated that someone is either killed or injured in a large truck accident every 20 minutes in the United States. Because of this, the federal government has created the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR). Such regulations are a set of rules that truck drivers and truck companies must follow when operating large trucks/ commercial vehicles between states. Often times, the FMCSR are overlooked or disregarded and accidents often result due to said negligence.
An experienced personal injury lawyer who is familiar with truck accident cases will be able to determine if the proper FMCSR rules were followed in an accident. An Alaska trucking accident attorney will also have the ability to get the necessary and important records from a truck company or truck driver to help determine possible violations of the Regulations. If you have any questions regarding a truck accident case, please call 1-800-CAR-CRASH 1 (800) 227-2727 to speak with an experienced truck accident attorney. You can also fill out an online contact form to ask a truck accident attorney direct questions.
Alaska Roadways & Highways
Alaska has very few roads and routes in comparison to other states. Part of the state is not accessible by roads, and the state capital can only be accessed through car ferry.
Alaska has 12 highways, routes 1-11 and 98.
Alaska Facts
Alaska is one of the least populated states, yet it is the largest state in area; the state covers over 660,000 square miles. However, the state has just over 600,000 residents, making it the fourth least populated state. The capital of Alaska is Juneau and the largest city is Anchorage. The state is only one of two that does not border any other American states.
Alaska Transportation
Although Alaska does not have the intricate highway systems that other states do, Alaska does offer several other means of transportation for travelers. The state provides railway services through Alaska Railroad, which runs throughout the entire state. The state is also served by marine transportation, primarily through ferries. The Inter-Island Ferry Authority works with the Alaska Marine Highway to serve most cities in Southeast Alaska and the Alaska Peninsula.
Alaska also has a developed air transportation system that can reach most areas of the state. Anchorage and Fairbanks both have commercial air services; the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is the only international airport.
Alaska Cities
Alaska only has one city with over 100,000 people, Anchorage. The three most populated cities after Anchorage are Fairbanks, Juneau and Eagle River.
Other relatively larger Alaskan cities include: Ketchikan, Sitka, Wasilla, Kenai, Kodiak, Palmer, Bethel, Barrow, Unalaska, Valdez, Soldotna, Homer, Nome, Petersburg, Kotzebue, Seward, Dillingham, Cordova, Haines, North Pole, Hooper Bay, Craig and Houston.
Alaska Burroughs
Aleutians East/ Anchorage/ Bristol Bay/ Denali/ Fairbanks North Star/ Haines/ Juneau/ Kenai Peninsula/ Ketchikan Gateway/ Kodiak Island/ Lake and Peninsula/ Matanuska-Susitna/ North Slope/ Northwest Arctic/ Sitka/ Skagway/ Yakutat/ Unorganized
Alaska Department of Transportation Information
General: Commissioner’s Office
Leo von Scheben, P.E., L.S., M.B.A.
3132 Channel Drive
PO Box 112500
Juneau, AK 99811-2500
Phone: (907) 465-3900
Northern Region
Steve Titus, P.E.
Regional Director
2301 Peger Road
Fairbanks, Ak 99709
Phone: (907) 451-2210
Central Region
Gordon Keith
Regional Director
4111 Aviation Avenue
Anchorage, Ak 99519
Phone: (907) 269-0770
Southeast Region
Malcolm Menzies
Regional Director
6860 Glacier Highway
PO Box 112506
Juneau, Ak 99811-2506
Phone: (907) 465-1763
Alaska Marine Highway System
John Falvey
7559 N. Tongass
Ketchikan , Ak 99901-9101
Important Transportation Information
Dial 511 for current road conditions and transportation updates
For additional questions, call
Alaska Interstate Construction at 907-746-7702, or
Alaska’s Department Of Transportation at 907-746-7754.
If you are involved in an Alaska truck accident, it is essential that you contact an experienced personal injury attorney who has successfully handled tractor trailer accident cases. You and your family need protection from the truck company and their insurance provider.
Trucking companies often destroy documents and other pertinent evidence crucial to the accident in question. An experienced personal injury lawyer can stop the truck company from destroying these documents and protect your legal rights. An experienced Alaska truck accident lawyer can obtain important records and secure other evidence to preserve your claim.
Because of the serious nature of truck accidents and the destruction of evidence that goes on, I can be reached toll free, 24 hours a day at 1-800-CAR-CRASH 1 (800) 227-2727. Call me personally and I will immediately alert our truck accident team and begin taking the same steps as the truck company and their insurance company. The call and consultation are free. There is no fee unless we recover for you.
You can also contact us for a free consultation by completing our online truck accident evaluation form.
