Maywood, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Maywood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Maywood 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. It runs above New Jersey on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
Maywood at a glance: I-95 22 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Maywood.
Overview
Bergen County has recorded 7,303 truck crashes since 2015, with 4,202 people injured and 71 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
Only 39 truck crashes were reported in Maywood since 2015; patterns below come from Bergen County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.1% of the year) and are lowest in January (7.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.3% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
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 Maywood is I-95, with 22 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-87 (6), I-80 (5) and SR-3 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 263 crashes, 3.6% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (11%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.0, vs 1.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Maywood fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 Bergen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 22 |
| I-87 | 6 |
| I-80 | 5 |
| SR-3 | 5 |
| US-1 | 5 |
| Broadway | 3 |
| SR-17 | 3 |
| Amsterdam Ave | 2 |
| E 125th St | 2 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
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 |
Maywood at a glance
| Population | 10,221 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 7,942 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 07607) | $117,912 |
| Median home value (ZIP 07607) | $532,786 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 357 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 575. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Maywood
How common are truck crashes in Maywood?
Since 2015, 7,303 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bergen County (4,202 injured, 71 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Maywood?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 22 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Maywood since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Maywood?
October has the most truck crashes in Bergen County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Maywood?
Garbage trucks were involved in 263 reported crashes in Bergen County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
How does Maywood 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 can I plan a safer truck route in Maywood?
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.