Rockleigh, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rockleigh: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rockleigh 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 runs above New Jersey on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in Rockleigh: I-87 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Rockleigh: 7 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.
With 6 truck crashes reported in Rockleigh since 2015, this page uses Bergen County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 7.4%.
November through March accounts for 41.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
3.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Rockleigh is I-87, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-95 (6), SR-303 (3) and SR-17 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 263 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (11%).
They recorded 2.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Rockleigh fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-87 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Bergen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-87 | 7 |
| I-95 | 6 |
| SR-303 | 3 |
| SR-17 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| Boston Rd | 1 |
| CR-39 S Washington Ave | 1 |
| CR-501 | 1 |
| CR-60(CEDAR Lane) | 1 |
| CR-62 Passaic St | 1 |
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 |
Rockleigh at a glance
| Population | 406 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 405 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 07647) | $128,542 |
| Median home value (ZIP 07647) | $602,858 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 357 a year in the 1990s and 575 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rockleigh
How many truck accidents are there in Rockleigh?
Since 2015, 7,303 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bergen County (4,202 injured, 71 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Rockleigh?
NHTSA data shows I-87 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Rockleigh since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Rockleigh?
October has the most truck crashes in Bergen County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Rockleigh?
Since 2015, Bergen County has reported 263 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Rockleigh compared with New Jersey?
Bergen County records 63.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Rockleigh?
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.