Rockaway, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rockaway: 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 338 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rockaway compares with New Jersey
Rockaway against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rockaway stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rockaway | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 423.7 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 7.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 19% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 46% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.2% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 26.0% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 13.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.9% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Rockaway 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, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Rockaway at a glance: 5.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.3% in New Jersey.
Overview
Police reported 338 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rockaway since 2015: 213 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.2%).
5.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). After it: SR-15 (3), US-46 (2) and CR-513 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Rockaway fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rockaway.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.2% of truck crashes here, more than New Jersey; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Rockaway
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 9 |
| SR-15 | 3 |
| US-46 | 2 |
| CR-513 | 1 |
| CR-615 Howard Blvd | 1 |
| CR-632 | 1 |
| CR-650 Hanover Ave | 1 |
| North Bergen St | 1 |
| SR-124 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rockaway) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 183 |
| SR-513 | 37 |
| Nj 15 | 28 |
| I-80 Secondary | 24 |
| Morris County 661 | 13 |
| US-46 | 10 |
| Rt 513 (Green Pond Road) | 6 |
| Nj 15 Secondary | 4 |
Rockaway at a glance
| Population | 6,651 |
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Density | 3,204 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 07834) | $156,902 |
| Median home value (ZIP 07834) | $550,665 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rockaway 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 | 9 | — | 4.2 |
| 2000s | 34 | +279% | 3.4 |
| 2010s | 28 | -17% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 24 | -12% | 2.8 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Rockaway
How many truck crashes happen in Rockaway?
Since 2015, 338 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rockaway (213 injured, 4 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Rockaway?
I-80 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Rockaway since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Rockaway?
Truck crashes in Rockaway peak in October, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Rockaway?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Rockaway since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does Rockaway compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 423.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rockaway, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Rockaway?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.