East Rutherford, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in East Rutherford: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 368 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How East Rutherford compares with New Jersey
East Rutherford against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where East Rutherford stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | East Rutherford | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 300.3 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 5.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.9 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.6% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.6% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with New Jersey, East Rutherford is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above New Jersey on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
East Rutherford at a glance: I-95 26 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of East Rutherford.
Overview
Since 2015, 368 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in East Rutherford. They injured 175 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 40.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (26). It is followed by US-1 (9), Broadway (6) and Bruckner Blvd (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
Route planning tips for East Rutherford fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in East Rutherford.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 East Rutherford
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 26 |
| US-1 | 9 |
| Broadway | 6 |
| Bruckner Blvd | 6 |
| 1st Ave | 5 |
| I-280 | 5 |
| I-87 | 5 |
| SR-3 | 5 |
| I-78 | 4 |
| I-80 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (East Rutherford) |
|---|---|
| I-95, N.J. Turnpike-West Alignment | 126 |
| Nj 3 | 88 |
| Nj 17 | 28 |
| I-95 Western Alignment | 24 |
| Bergen County 120 | 18 |
| Nj 120 | 15 |
| I-95 Secondary Western Alignment | 15 |
| Nj 3 Secondary | 12 |
East Rutherford at a glance
| Population | 10,624 |
| Land area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Density | 2,862 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 07073) | $97,993 |
| Median home value (ZIP 07073) | $438,407 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in East Rutherford 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 | 8 | — | 6.2 |
| 2000s | 41 | +426% | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 34 | -17% | 4.7 |
| 2020s | 28 | -17% | 4.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 East Rutherford
How common are truck crashes in East Rutherford?
368 truck crashes have been reported in East Rutherford since 2015, with 3 deaths and 175 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in East Rutherford?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 26 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of East Rutherford since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in East Rutherford?
Truck crashes in East Rutherford peak in September, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in East Rutherford?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in East Rutherford since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How does East Rutherford compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, East Rutherford has 300.3 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in East Rutherford?
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.