Hackensack, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hackensack: 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 349 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hackensack compares with New Jersey
Hackensack against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hackensack stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hackensack | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.0 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 1.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.0% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.2% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.1% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Hackensack has lower values than New Jersey for in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Hackensack: I-95 26 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Hackensack.
Overview
Hackensack has recorded 349 truck crashes since 2015, with 217 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Hackensack is I-95, with 26 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-1 (8), I-87 (7) and Bruckner Blvd (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 5.2%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
Route planning tips for Hackensack fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 5.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New Jersey), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Hackensack
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 26 |
| US-1 | 8 |
| I-87 | 7 |
| Bruckner Blvd | 6 |
| SR-3 | 5 |
| Broadway | 4 |
| I-80 | 4 |
| 10th Ave | 3 |
| 1st Ave | 3 |
| 8th Ave | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hackensack) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 83 |
| Nj 17 | 42 |
| SR-503 | 32 |
| Bergen County 55 | 17 |
| Nj 4 | 14 |
| I-80 Secondary | 13 |
| Bergen County 44 | 8 |
| I-80 Secondary Express | 8 |
Hackensack at a glance
| Population | 46,630 |
| Land area | 4.2 sq mi |
| Density | 11,126 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 07601) | $84,277 |
| Median home value (ZIP 07601) | $394,596 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hackensack 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 | 14 | — | 6.2 |
| 2000s | 38 | +164% | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 30 | -21% | 4.7 |
| 2020s | 30 | +0% | 4.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 30 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hackensack
How common are truck crashes in Hackensack?
349 truck crashes have been reported in Hackensack since 2015, with 5 deaths and 217 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hackensack?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hackensack: 26.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hackensack?
Truck crashes in Hackensack peak in October, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hackensack?
Since 2015, Hackensack has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Hackensack compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
Hackensack records 63.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hackensack?
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.