Passaic County, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Passaic County: 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
0.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 0.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Passaic County compares with New Jersey
Passaic County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Passaic County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Passaic County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.2 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.7 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 56% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.6% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 3.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.0% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.1% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.2% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Passaic County sits below New Jersey on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Passaic County: SR-3 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Passaic County.
Overview
Passaic County has recorded 2,772 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,600 people injured and 19 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.4% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
SR-3 leads in Passaic County with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Albion Ave (1), CR-601 Main St (1) and CR-647 Getty Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
126 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.5% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (11%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.8, vs 0.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Passaic County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Passaic County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-3, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Passaic County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Passaic County) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 2 |
| Albion Ave | 1 |
| CR-601 Main St | 1 |
| CR-647 Getty Ave | 1 |
| CR-693 Macopin Rd | 1 |
| I-80 | 1 |
| Main Street | 1 |
| River St | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Passaic County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 323 |
| US-46 | 185 |
| Nj 3 | 165 |
| Nj 21 | 110 |
| I-287 | 94 |
| Nj 23 | 92 |
| Nj 20 | 74 |
| I-80 Secondary | 69 |
Passaic County at a glance
| Population | 526,597 |
| Land area | 186.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2,829 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $90,791 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Passaic 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 | 121 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 295 | +144% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 238 | -19% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 229 | -4% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 121 to 229. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Passaic County
ZIP codes in Passaic County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Passaic County
How common are truck crashes in Passaic County?
2,772 truck crashes have been reported in Passaic County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 1,600 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Passaic County?
SR-3 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Passaic County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Passaic County?
The worst month is October: 10.1% of truck crashes in Passaic County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Passaic County?
Since 2015, Passaic County has reported 126 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Passaic County compared with New Jersey?
The yearly rate is 45.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Passaic County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Passaic County?
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.