Hudson County, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hudson County: 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
1.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Hudson County compares with New Jersey
Hudson County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hudson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hudson County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.5 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.1 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.5% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 28% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 26.0% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.2% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Hudson County sits below New Jersey on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and after dark.
Hudson County at a glance: 1 in 18 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.5%, vs 3.6% in New Jersey.
Overview
Hudson County has recorded 4,161 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,487 people injured and 51 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (7.3%).
Road surface: 2.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Hudson County is US-1, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-280 (2), I-95 (2) and 30th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 224 crashes, 5.4% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (9% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.9, vs 1.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Hudson County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hudson County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-1; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Hudson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Hudson County) |
|---|---|
| US-1 | 7 |
| I-280 | 2 |
| I-95 | 2 |
| 30th St | 1 |
| Ave C | 1 |
| Avenue C | 1 |
| Bergen Ave | 1 |
| CR-501 Kennedy Blvd | 1 |
| CR-508 Harrsion Avenue | 1 |
| CR-508 Newark Tpk | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hudson County) |
|---|---|
| I-95, N.J. Turnpike | 529 |
| US-1 | 406 |
| Us 1 Truck | 230 |
| Nj 440 | 196 |
| I-78 | 189 |
| Nj 3 | 109 |
| Nj 7 | 102 |
| I-280 | 99 |
Hudson County at a glance
| Population | 736,185 |
| Land area | 46.2 sq mi |
| Density | 15,937 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $98,497 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hudson 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 | 155 | — | 4.2 |
| 2000s | 480 | +211% | 3.8 |
| 2010s | 375 | -22% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 324 | -13% | 3.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 155 to 324. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Hudson County
ZIP codes in Hudson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Hudson County
How many truck accidents are there in Hudson County?
4,161 truck crashes have been reported in Hudson County since 2015, with 51 deaths and 2,487 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hudson County?
NHTSA data shows US-1 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes in Hudson County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hudson County?
Truck crashes in Hudson County peak in October, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hudson County?
Since 2015, Hudson County has reported 224 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hudson County compare with New Jersey?
Per 100,000 residents, Hudson County has 48.5 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hudson County?
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.