Bayonne, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bayonne: 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
17 of 298 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bayonne compares with New Jersey
Bayonne against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bayonne stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bayonne | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.5 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.1 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.8% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 78% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 26.0% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.8% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 17.4% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Bayonne has lower values than New Jersey for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
Bayonne at a glance: 1 in 17 crashes involve a garbage truck (17 since 2015), vs 3.6% across New Jersey.
Overview
Since 2015, 298 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bayonne. They injured 192 people and killed 4.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 12.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (14). After it: US-1 (13), I-78 (7) and 3rd Ave (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 17 crashes, 5.7% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
Route planning tips for Bayonne fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, 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 Bayonne
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 14 |
| US-1 | 13 |
| I-78 | 7 |
| 3rd Ave | 6 |
| Broadway | 6 |
| SR-27 | 5 |
| I-280 | 4 |
| Morgan Ave | 4 |
| Myrtle Ave | 4 |
| SR-21 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bayonne) |
|---|---|
| Nj 440 | 84 |
| I-78 | 62 |
| Avenue C | 17 |
| Nj 440 Secondary | 15 |
| SR-501 | 12 |
| Pulaski St | 10 |
| Broadway | 8 |
| I-78 Secondary | 8 |
Bayonne at a glance
| Population | 74,532 |
| Land area | 5.8 sq mi |
| Density | 12,804 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 07002) | $83,887 |
| Median home value (ZIP 07002) | $456,213 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bayonne 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 | 10 | — | 4.2 |
| 2000s | 36 | +247% | 3.8 |
| 2010s | 31 | -14% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 21 | -31% | 3.0 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bayonne
How many truck crashes happen in Bayonne?
Since 2015, 298 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bayonne (192 injured, 4 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Bayonne?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bayonne: 14.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bayonne?
June has the most truck crashes in Bayonne, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bayonne?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in Bayonne since 2015 (5.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Bayonne compare with New Jersey?
The yearly rate is 33.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bayonne, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bayonne?
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.