Augment LeadsIf your firm takes Alaska car accident cases, this guide pulls together Alaska's official crash figures, the statutes that govern a claim and what intake should ask. Other states are on the car accident leads by state hub.
What the 2024 crash numbers show for Alaska
There were 70 crash deaths in Alaska in 2024. The rate, 9.5 per 100,000 residents, puts Alaska 36th of 51 jurisdictions from highest to lowest; per mile driven, it's 1.27 deaths per 100 million miles.
- Speeding was involved in 35 Alaska deaths, 50% of the total, versus 29% nationwide.
- Rural roads accounted for 37 deaths, 53% in Alaska compared with 41% across the country.
- People on foot: 15 pedestrian deaths, or 21% of the Alaska total (18% nationally).
- Motorcyclists: 10 deaths, 14% of Alaska's total, against 16% across all states.
Data: IIHS state-by-state fatality statistics for 2024. National percentages are our sum of the same table's 50 states and DC.
How Alaska law treats a crash claim
Fault and insurance system
Alaska isn't one of the 12 no-fault states listed by the Insurance Information Institute, so injury claims run through the at-fault driver's liability insurance.
Minimum liability coverage
AS 28.22.101 requires liability coverage of at least $50,000 for bodily injury or death of one person, $100,000 for two or more people and $25,000 for property damage in one accident, and uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage in the same amounts unless rejected in writing.
Alaska's fault rule
Alaska uses pure comparative fault. Under AS 09.17.060, the claimant's contributory fault reduces the damages in proportion but doesn't bar recovery. Under 09.17.080, each party is generally liable only for its own percentage of fault.
Alaska filing deadline
AS 09.10.070 requires an action for personal injury or death to be commenced within two years of the accrual of the cause of action.
This isn't legal advice; check the linked statutes before relying on them.
What Alaska intake should ask
- Don't screen out callers who admit some fault. Under AS 09.17.060, their share only reduces the damages.
- Ask about every driver involved. Under 09.17.080, fault is split by percentage, so each insurer pays only its own share.
- Note how long ago the crash was. Alaska allows two years under AS 09.10.070, so anything near the cutoff needs a quick look.
- Ask whether the other driver's insurer has been in touch, and note whether the caller carries underinsured coverage; Alaska requires only $50,000 per person in bodily injury liability.
- Ask whether the police report or witnesses mention speed; speeding was a factor in 50% of Alaska's 2024 crash deaths.
- Ask for the county and road where the crash happened. 53% of Alaska's 2024 deaths were on rural roads, so note the exact location for the police report request.
How our Alaska leads work
Choose Alaska, plus any other licensed states, and the accident types you take, including rideshare crashes. Every lead is exclusive, and unqualified ones are replaced. We serve over 50 law firms nationwide; the service is on our MVA leads page.
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Frequently asked questions
How long do you have to file a car accident lawsuit in Alaska?
AS 09.10.070 sets two years for most personal injury suits. Claims against public bodies and other exceptions can differ.
Can a mostly at-fault driver recover in Alaska?
Yes. Under AS 09.17.060, contributory fault reduces the damages in proportion but doesn't bar recovery.
How much liability coverage must Alaska drivers carry?
AS 28.22.101 requires liability coverage of at least $50,000 for bodily injury or death of one person, $100,000 for two or more people and $25,000 for property damage in one accident, and uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage in the same amounts unless rejected in writing.
How many people died in Alaska car crashes in 2024?
IIHS counted 70 crash deaths in Alaska in 2024, or 9.5 per 100,000 people.
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