Waldwick, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Waldwick: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Waldwick 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.
Waldwick at a glance: 1.7× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of Waldwick (3.0 → 5.0).
Overview
Since 2015, 7,303 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bergen County. They injured 4,202 people and killed 71.
That averages about 2 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
Only 25 truck crashes were reported in Waldwick 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
Within this area, I-287 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: SR-17 (5), I-87 (3) and SR-23 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 263 crashes, 3.6% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (11% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.0, vs 1.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Waldwick fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bergen County.
- Look at alternatives to I-287 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
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-287 | 8 |
| SR-17 | 5 |
| I-87 | 3 |
| SR-23 | 3 |
| I-80 | 2 |
| SR-59 | 2 |
| US-202 | 2 |
| Albion Ave | 1 |
| Black Hawk Lane | 1 |
| CR-39 S Washington Ave | 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 |
Waldwick at a glance
| Population | 10,308 |
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Density | 5,038 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 07463) | $177,962 |
| Median home value (ZIP 07463) | $585,778 |
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 large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Waldwick
How many truck accidents are there in Waldwick?
Since 2015, 7,303 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bergen County (4,202 injured, 71 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Waldwick?
I-287 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Waldwick since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Waldwick?
Truck crashes in Bergen County peak in October, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Waldwick?
Garbage trucks were involved in 263 reported crashes in Bergen County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Waldwick compared with New Jersey?
The yearly rate is 63.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bergen County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Waldwick?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.