Parsippany, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Parsippany: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Parsippany 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% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Overview
Police reported 4,205 crashes involving commercial trucks in Morris County since 2015: 2,279 people were injured and 62 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
Parsippany had 93 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Morris County numbers.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). After it: I-280 (3), SR-23 (3) and CR-506 Bloomfield Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
128 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Their busiest month is October, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.4, vs 1.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Parsippany fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Morris County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 5.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New Jersey; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Morris County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 10 |
| I-280 | 3 |
| SR-23 | 3 |
| CR-506 Bloomfield Ave | 1 |
| CR-510 S Orange Ave | 1 |
| CR-513 | 1 |
| CR-632 | 1 |
| CR-646 Shunpike Rd | 1 |
| CR-650 Hanover Ave | 1 |
| None | 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 |
Parsippany at a glance
| Land area | 6.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 07054) | $104,214 |
| Median home value (ZIP 07054) | $586,622 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 181 a year in the 1990s and 318 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 4.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Parsippany
How many truck accidents are there in Parsippany?
Since 2015, 4,205 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Morris County (2,279 injured, 62 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Parsippany?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Parsippany: 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Parsippany?
August has the most truck crashes in Morris County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Parsippany?
128 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Morris County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Parsippany 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 Parsippany?
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.