Wood-Ridge, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wood-Ridge: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wood-Ridge 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 has lower values than New Jersey for deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for Wood-Ridge: I-95 deadliest road: 23 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Wood-Ridge since 2015.
Overview
Bergen County has recorded 7,303 truck crashes since 2015, with 4,202 people injured and 71 killed.
That averages about 2 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
With 25 truck crashes reported in Wood-Ridge 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%.
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.
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 Wood-Ridge is I-95, with 23 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-1 (9), Bruckner Blvd (6) and I-87 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 263 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
Their busiest month is January, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Wood-Ridge 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-95 | 23 |
| US-1 | 9 |
| Bruckner Blvd | 6 |
| I-87 | 6 |
| 1st Ave | 5 |
| I-80 | 5 |
| SR-3 | 5 |
| Broadway | 4 |
| I-280 | 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 |
Wood-Ridge at a glance
| Population | 10,397 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 9,333 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 07075) | $136,108 |
| Median home value (ZIP 07075) | $572,019 |
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 Wood-Ridge
How many truck crashes happen in Wood-Ridge?
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 Wood-Ridge?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 23 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wood-Ridge since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wood-Ridge?
The worst month is October: 9.1% of truck crashes in Bergen County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wood-Ridge?
263 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bergen County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Wood-Ridge compared with New Jersey?
Per 100,000 residents, Bergen County has 63.5 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Wood-Ridge?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.