Morris, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Morris: 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
6 of 211 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Morris compares with New Jersey
Morris against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morris stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morris | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 74.3 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.5 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 69% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.8% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.0% | 26.0% | 23.7% | 39% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.5% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 19.1% | 19.9% | 24.8% | same |
Morris sits below New Jersey on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Morris: 8.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Overview
Since 2015, 211 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Morris. They injured 118 people and killed 1.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (10.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.8% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come I-78 (3), SR-24 (2) and CR-510 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Morris fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Morris.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 8.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New Jersey), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Morris
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 7 |
| I-78 | 3 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| CR-510 | 1 |
| CR-510 S Orange Ave | 1 |
| CR-513 | 1 |
| CR-527 | 1 |
| CR-615 Howard Blvd | 1 |
| CR-632 | 1 |
| CR-646 Shunpike Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morris) |
|---|---|
| I-287 | 58 |
| Nj 24 | 51 |
| Morris County 650 | 13 |
| SR-510 | 11 |
| Nj 24 Secondary | 8 |
| Nj 24 Secondary (Madison Avenue) | 6 |
| Ridgedale Ave | 5 |
| I-287 Secondary | 5 |
Morris at a glance
| Population | 23,727 |
| Land area | 15.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,513 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morris 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 | 5 | — | 4.2 |
| 2000s | 14 | +200% | 3.4 |
| 2010s | 17 | +17% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 15 | -14% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Morris
How many truck accidents are there in Morris?
Morris has had 211 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 118 people and killing 1.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Morris?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Morris since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Morris?
Truck crashes in Morris peak in August, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Morris?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Morris since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How does Morris compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
Morris records 74.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Morris?
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.