Englewood, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Englewood: 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
18 of 294 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Englewood compares with New Jersey
Englewood against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Englewood stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Englewood | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 83.6 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.4 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 75% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 57% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.7% | 26.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.2% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with New Jersey, Englewood is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Englewood: 1 in 16 crashes involve a garbage truck (18 since 2015), vs 3.6% across New Jersey.
Overview
Police reported 294 crashes involving commercial trucks in Englewood since 2015: 176 people were injured and 1 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.4%.
November through March accounts for 43.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.4% 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 Englewood is I-95, with 29 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-87 (8), Bruckner Blvd (7) and US-1 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.1% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Englewood fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Englewood.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 32.7% of truck crashes here, more than New Jersey; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Englewood
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 29 |
| I-87 | 8 |
| Bruckner Blvd | 7 |
| US-1 | 7 |
| Broadway | 4 |
| I-80 | 4 |
| 10th Ave | 3 |
| 1st Ave | 3 |
| 8th Ave | 3 |
| SR-3 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Englewood) |
|---|---|
| I-95, N.J. Turnpike | 96 |
| SR-501 | 34 |
| Nj 4 | 29 |
| I-95 Express | 11 |
| I-95 Secondary | 7 |
| SR-505 | 6 |
| I-95 Secondary Express | 6 |
| Bergen County 64 | 5 |
Englewood at a glance
| Population | 30,221 |
| Land area | 4.9 sq mi |
| Density | 6,136 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 07631) | $102,571 |
| Median home value (ZIP 07631) | $545,796 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Englewood 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 | 7 | — | 6.2 |
| 2000s | 21 | +186% | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 24 | +13% | 4.7 |
| 2020s | 21 | -10% | 4.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 21 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 Englewood
How many truck crashes happen in Englewood?
Englewood has had 294 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 176 people and killing 1.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Englewood?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 29 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Englewood since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Englewood?
May has the most truck crashes in Englewood, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Englewood?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Englewood since 2015, 6.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Englewood compare with New Jersey?
The yearly rate is 83.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Englewood, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Englewood?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.