Secaucus, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Secaucus: 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
19 of 596 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Secaucus compares with New Jersey
Secaucus against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Secaucus stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Secaucus | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 220.2 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 3.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.9 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 9% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 45% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.7% | 19.9% | 24.8% | same |
Secaucus sits below New Jersey on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Secaucus: I-95 27 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Secaucus.
Overview
Secaucus has recorded 596 truck crashes since 2015, with 362 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (27). Next come Broadway (10), US-1 (10) and 3rd Ave (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 3.2%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
Route planning tips for Secaucus fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Secaucus.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Secaucus
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 27 |
| Broadway | 10 |
| US-1 | 10 |
| 3rd Ave | 6 |
| Bruckner Blvd | 6 |
| 1st Ave | 5 |
| SR-3 | 5 |
| Flushing Ave | 4 |
| I-280 | 4 |
| I-78 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Secaucus) |
|---|---|
| I-95, N.J. Turnpike | 241 |
| Nj 3 | 91 |
| I-95 Secondary | 46 |
| Hudson County 653 | 39 |
| Hudson County 681 | 28 |
| I-95 | 23 |
| Hudson County 678 | 20 |
| Seaview Dr | 12 |
Secaucus at a glance
| Population | 22,710 |
| Land area | 5.8 sq mi |
| Density | 3,898 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 07094) | $139,821 |
| Median home value (ZIP 07094) | $573,195 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Secaucus 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 | 27 | — | 4.2 |
| 2000s | 61 | +125% | 3.8 |
| 2010s | 53 | -13% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 43 | -20% | 3.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 27 to 43. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Secaucus
How many truck accidents are there in Secaucus?
596 truck crashes have been reported in Secaucus since 2015, with 9 deaths and 362 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Secaucus?
I-95 had 27 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Secaucus since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Secaucus?
February has the most truck crashes in Secaucus, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Secaucus?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Secaucus since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Secaucus compare with New Jersey?
Per 100,000 residents, Secaucus has 220.2 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Secaucus?
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.