Paramus, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Paramus: 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
12 of 454 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Paramus compares with New Jersey
Paramus against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Paramus stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Paramus | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 148.0 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.5 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 69% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 52% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.4% | 26.0% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.3% | 13.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.5% | 19.9% | 24.8% | same |
Paramus has lower values than New Jersey for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
The headline for Paramus: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Paramus: 11 since 2015.
Overview
Paramus has recorded 454 truck crashes since 2015, with 306 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.6% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of Paramus with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-80 (5), SR-17 (5) and SR-3 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Paramus fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Paramus
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 11 |
| I-80 | 5 |
| SR-17 | 5 |
| SR-3 | 4 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| US-1 | 2 |
| Albion Ave | 1 |
| Black Hawk Lane | 1 |
| CR-39 S Washington Ave | 1 |
| CR-48 Fairview Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Paramus) |
|---|---|
| Nj 17 | 223 |
| Nj 4 | 65 |
| Bergen County 59 | 17 |
| Bergen County 62 I | 17 |
| Nj 17 Secondary (Ridge Road) | 16 |
| Nj 17 (Ridge Road) | 15 |
| Bergen County 61 | 13 |
| Bergen County 80 I | 9 |
Paramus at a glance
| Population | 26,786 |
| Land area | 10.4 sq mi |
| Density | 2,564 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Paramus 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 | 18 | — | 6.2 |
| 2000s | 43 | +133% | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 40 | -6% | 4.7 |
| 2020s | 34 | -14% | 4.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Paramus
How common are truck crashes in Paramus?
Paramus has had 454 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 306 people and killing 2.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Paramus?
I-95 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Paramus since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Paramus?
Truck crashes in Paramus peak in December, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Paramus?
Since 2015, Paramus has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Paramus compare with New Jersey?
Per 100,000 residents, Paramus has 148.0 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Paramus?
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.