Passaic, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Passaic: 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
12 of 220 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Passaic compares with New Jersey
Passaic against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Passaic stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Passaic | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.9 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 56% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 26% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.6% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.8% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.9% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.0% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Passaic has lower values than New Jersey for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Passaic: 0.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 1.6 across New Jersey.
Overview
Police reported 220 crashes involving commercial trucks in Passaic since 2015: 104 people were injured and 1 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.1%).
4.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of Passaic with 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-1 (8), I-280 (6) and I-80 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.5% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Passaic fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Passaic.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 4.6% 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
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
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 15 |
| US-1 | 8 |
| I-280 | 6 |
| I-80 | 6 |
| SR-3 | 5 |
| Broadway | 4 |
| SR-21 | 4 |
| 10th Ave | 3 |
| 11th Ave | 2 |
| Amsterdam Ave | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Passaic) |
|---|---|
| Nj 21 | 33 |
| Passaic County 601 | 13 |
| Passaic County 624 Ii | 11 |
| Monroe St | 10 |
| Nj 21 (Mccarter Highway) | 8 |
| Passaic County 614 | 8 |
| Passaic Ave / Passaic St / Wall St | 8 |
| Passaic County 622 | 7 |
Passaic at a glance
| Population | 70,722 |
| Land area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Density | 22,573 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 07055) | $55,371 |
| Median home value (ZIP 07055) | $429,897 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Passaic 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 | 6 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 20 | +218% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 17 | -14% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 18 | +8% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Passaic
How common are truck crashes in Passaic?
Since 2015, 220 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Passaic (104 injured, 1 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Passaic?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Passaic: 15.
When do most truck crashes happen in Passaic?
October has the most truck crashes in Passaic, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Passaic?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Passaic since 2015, 5.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Passaic compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 24.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Passaic, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Passaic?
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.