Florham Park, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Florham Park: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Florham Park and Morris County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Morris County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Morris County compares with New Jersey
Morris County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morris County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morris County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.5 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 1.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.2% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.5% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.4% | 19.9% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with New Jersey, Morris County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above New Jersey on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Morris County: 5.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.3% in New Jersey.
Overview
Since 2015, 4,205 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Morris County. They injured 2,279 people and killed 62.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
Only 61 truck crashes were reported in Florham Park since 2015; patterns below come from Morris County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Florham Park is I-78, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-80 (6), I-280 (3) and SR-124 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 128 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
Their busiest month is October, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.4 deaths compared with 1.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Florham Park fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-78, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- 5.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New Jersey; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Morris County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-78 | 7 |
| I-80 | 6 |
| I-280 | 3 |
| SR-124 | 3 |
| CR-506 Bloomfield Ave | 2 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| CR-510 S Orange Ave | 1 |
| CR-527 | 1 |
| CR-603 Springfield Ave | 1 |
| CR-617 Michigan Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morris County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 965 |
| I-287 | 731 |
| US-46 | 166 |
| Nj 10 | 128 |
| Nj 24 | 125 |
| I-80 Secondary | 121 |
| Nj 15 | 117 |
| US-206 | 111 |
Florham Park at a glance
| Population | 14,533 |
| Land area | 7.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,987 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 07932) | $156,458 |
| Median home value (ZIP 07932) | $790,826 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morris 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 | 181 | — | 4.2 |
| 2000s | 425 | +135% | 3.4 |
| 2010s | 372 | -12% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 318 | -14% | 2.8 |
In the 1990s about 181 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 318. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Florham Park
How many truck crashes happen in Florham Park?
4,205 truck crashes have been reported in Morris County since 2015, with 62 deaths and 2,279 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Florham Park?
NHTSA data shows I-78 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Florham Park since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Florham Park?
August has the most truck crashes in Morris County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Florham Park?
Since 2015, Morris County has reported 128 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Florham Park compared with New Jersey?
The yearly rate is 67.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Morris County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Florham Park?
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.