Montclair State University, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Montclair State University: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Montclair State University and Passaic County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Passaic County numbers.
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 has lower values than New Jersey for 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 Montclair State University: I-80 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Montclair State University: 10 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 2,772 crashes involving commercial trucks in Passaic County since 2015: 1,600 people were injured and 19 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Montclair State University since 2015, this page uses Passaic County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.3% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.5%).
Road surface: 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Montclair State University with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-95 (8), I-280 (7) and SR-3 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 126 crashes, 4.5% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (11% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.8, vs 0.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Montclair State University fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Passaic County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 10 |
| I-95 | 8 |
| I-280 | 7 |
| SR-3 | 5 |
| SR-21 | 4 |
| SR-23 | 3 |
| CR-506 Bloomfield Ave | 2 |
| SR-17 | 2 |
| Albion Ave | 1 |
| Bergen Ave | 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 |
Montclair State University at a glance
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 07424) | $105,050 |
| Median home value (ZIP 07424) | $488,262 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 121 a year in the 1990s and 229 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Montclair State University
How many truck crashes happen in Montclair State University?
Since 2015, 2,772 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Passaic County (1,600 injured, 19 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Montclair State University?
I-80 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Montclair State University since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Montclair State University?
October has the most truck crashes in Passaic County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Montclair State University?
Since 2015, Passaic County has reported 126 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Montclair State University compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 45.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Passaic County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Montclair State University?
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.