Closter, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Closter: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Closter and Bergen County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bergen County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Bergen County compares with New Jersey
Bergen County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bergen County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.5 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.7% | 13.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.0% | 19.9% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with New Jersey, Bergen County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for Closter: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Closter: 19 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 7,303 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bergen County. They injured 4,202 people and killed 71.
That averages about 2 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
With 32 truck crashes reported in Closter since 2015, this page uses Bergen County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.1% of the year) and are lowest in January (7.4%).
November through March accounts for 41.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
Road surface: 3.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Closter is I-95, with 19 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-87 (7), I-80 (4) and SR-17 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 263 crashes, 3.6% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
Their busiest month is January, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Closter fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bergen County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Bergen County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bergen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 19 |
| I-87 | 7 |
| I-80 | 4 |
| SR-17 | 3 |
| SR-303 | 3 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| Broadway | 2 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| Webster Ave | 2 |
| Boston Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bergen County) |
|---|---|
| I-95, N.J. Turnpike | 945 |
| Nj 17 | 887 |
| I-80 | 447 |
| I-287 | 356 |
| I-95, N.J. Turnpike-West Alignment | 282 |
| Nj 3 | 253 |
| US-46 | 194 |
| Nj 4 | 189 |
Closter at a glance
| Population | 8,730 |
| Land area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Density | 2,763 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 07624) | $190,469 |
| Median home value (ZIP 07624) | $885,209 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bergen County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 357 | — | 6.2 |
| 2000s | 750 | +110% | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 630 | -16% | 4.7 |
| 2020s | 575 | -9% | 4.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 357 to 575. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.0 a year in 2016–19 and 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Closter
How common are truck crashes in Closter?
Bergen County has had 7,303 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 4,202 people and killing 71.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Closter?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 19 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Closter since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Closter?
The worst month is October: 9.1% of truck crashes in Bergen County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Closter?
Garbage trucks were involved in 263 reported crashes in Bergen County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
How does Closter compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Bergen County has 63.5 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Closter?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.