Moonachie, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Moonachie: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Moonachie 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 |
Bergen County sits below New Jersey on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
Moonachie at a glance: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Moonachie: 28 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 7,303 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bergen County since 2015: 4,202 people were injured and 71 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
Only 39 truck crashes were reported in Moonachie since 2015; patterns below come from Bergen County as a whole.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.1% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (7.4%).
November through March accounts for 41.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
Road surface: 3.0% 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 (28). Next come US-1 (10), Broadway (6) and Bruckner Blvd (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
263 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (11% of them).
They recorded 2.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Moonachie fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bergen County.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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 Bergen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 28 |
| US-1 | 10 |
| Broadway | 6 |
| Bruckner Blvd | 6 |
| I-87 | 6 |
| 1st Ave | 5 |
| SR-3 | 5 |
| I-280 | 4 |
| I-80 | 4 |
| SR-21 | 4 |
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 |
Moonachie at a glance
| Population | 3,168 |
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,831 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 07074) | $90,260 |
| Median home value (ZIP 07074) | $407,070 |
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. 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 Moonachie
How many truck crashes happen in Moonachie?
Bergen County has had 7,303 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 4,202 people and killing 71.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Moonachie?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Moonachie: 28.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Moonachie?
Truck crashes in Bergen County peak in October, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Moonachie?
Since 2015, Bergen County has reported 263 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Moonachie compared with New Jersey?
Bergen County records 63.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Moonachie?
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.