Mahwah, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mahwah: 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
5 of 398 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mahwah compares with New Jersey
Mahwah against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mahwah stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mahwah | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 128.2 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 29% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 69% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.4% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.4% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Mahwah has lower values than New Jersey for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above New Jersey on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Mahwah: 2.5× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Mahwah per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (3.8 vs 1.5).
Overview
Mahwah has recorded 398 truck crashes since 2015, with 168 people injured and 11 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-287 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come SR-17 (6), I-87 (5) and SR-23 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
Route planning tips for Mahwah fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-287, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.4% of truck crashes here, more than New Jersey; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Mahwah
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-287 | 8 |
| SR-17 | 6 |
| I-87 | 5 |
| SR-23 | 2 |
| SR-59 | 2 |
| Black Hawk Lane | 1 |
| CR-694 | 1 |
| Prospect St | 1 |
| SR-304 | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mahwah) |
|---|---|
| I-287 | 178 |
| Nj 17 | 105 |
| I-287 Secondary | 29 |
| US-202 | 19 |
| Nj 17 Secondary (Ridge Road) | 7 |
| SR-507 | 6 |
| Bergen County 100 | 6 |
| Us 202 (Ramapo Valley Road) | 5 |
Mahwah at a glance
| Population | 25,806 |
| Land area | 25.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,016 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 07430) | $131,327 |
| Median home value (ZIP 07430) | $605,072 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mahwah 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 | 5 | — | 6.2 |
| 2000s | 27 | +421% | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 27 | +2% | 4.7 |
| 2020s | 35 | +27% | 4.8 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 35. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 4.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mahwah
How many truck crashes happen in Mahwah?
398 truck crashes have been reported in Mahwah since 2015, with 11 deaths and 168 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Mahwah?
Since 2015, I-287 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mahwah: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in Mahwah?
July has the most truck crashes in Mahwah, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Mahwah?
Since 2015, Mahwah has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Mahwah compared with New Jersey?
Mahwah records 128.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Mahwah?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.