Oakland, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oakland: 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
6 of 200 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Oakland compares with New Jersey
Oakland against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oakland stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oakland | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 130.1 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 9% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.9% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 26.0% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 35.7% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 2.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 30.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 26% below the state |
| After dark | 31.9% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Oakland has lower values than New Jersey for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Oakland: 35.7% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 13.7% in New Jersey.
Overview
Police reported 200 crashes involving commercial trucks in Oakland since 2015: 111 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 14.5% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (3.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 30.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.9% 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 Oakland is I-287, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-23 (5), SR-17 (4) and I-87 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Oakland fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Oakland.
- Check whether your routes use I-287, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 5.9% 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 Oakland
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-287 | 8 |
| SR-23 | 5 |
| SR-17 | 4 |
| I-87 | 3 |
| I-80 | 2 |
| US-202 | 2 |
| Albion Ave | 1 |
| Black Hawk Lane | 1 |
| CR-647 Getty Ave | 1 |
| CR-693 Macopin Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oakland) |
|---|---|
| I-287 | 144 |
| I-287 Secondary | 15 |
| US-202 | 11 |
| Bergen County S91 | 6 |
| Us 202 (Ramapo Valley Road) | 3 |
| Bergen County 93 I | 3 |
| Bauer Dr ** | 2 |
| Bergen County 84 | 2 |
Oakland at a glance
| Population | 12,926 |
| Land area | 8.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,520 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 07436) | $161,971 |
| Median home value (ZIP 07436) | $589,254 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oakland 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 | 2 | — | 6.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | +329% | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 14 | +37% | 4.7 |
| 2020s | 16 | +16% | 4.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Oakland
How many truck accidents are there in Oakland?
200 truck crashes have been reported in Oakland since 2015, with 7 deaths and 111 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Oakland?
Since 2015, I-287 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Oakland: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Oakland?
May has the most truck crashes in Oakland, 14.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Oakland?
Since 2015, Oakland has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Oakland compared with New Jersey?
The yearly rate is 130.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oakland, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Oakland?
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.