Roxbury, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Roxbury: 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
7 of 357 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Roxbury compares with New Jersey
Roxbury against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Roxbury stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Roxbury | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.8 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 41% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.4% | 26.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.7% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.9% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Roxbury sits below New Jersey on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Roxbury at a glance: 5.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Overview
Police reported 357 crashes involving commercial trucks in Roxbury since 2015: 178 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.6% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.1% 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 Roxbury is I-80, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-206 (5), SR-15 (3) and US-46 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
Route planning tips for Roxbury fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Roxbury.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 28.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above New Jersey; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 5.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New Jersey), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Roxbury
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 8 |
| US-206 | 5 |
| SR-15 | 3 |
| US-46 | 3 |
| CR-510 | 1 |
| CR-513 | 1 |
| CR-517 | 1 |
| CR-615 Howard Blvd | 1 |
| CR-625 Bartley Rd | 1 |
| North Bergen St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Roxbury) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 165 |
| US-206 | 38 |
| US-46 | 30 |
| I-80 Secondary | 22 |
| Morris County 631 | 13 |
| Morris County 642 | 13 |
| Nj 10 | 11 |
| Us 46 (United Spanish War Veterans Memorial Highwa | 7 |
Roxbury at a glance
| Population | 23,397 |
| Land area | 20.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,122 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 07852) | $119,539 |
| Median home value (ZIP 07852) | $447,653 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Roxbury 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 | 8 | — | 4.2 |
| 2000s | 31 | +294% | 3.4 |
| 2010s | 29 | -5% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 26 | -10% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 26 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 Roxbury
How many truck crashes happen in Roxbury?
Roxbury has had 357 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 178 people and killing 7.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Roxbury?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Roxbury: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in Roxbury?
Truck crashes in Roxbury peak in September, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Roxbury?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Roxbury since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Roxbury compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Roxbury has 129.8 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Roxbury?
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.