Prospect Park, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Prospect Park: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Prospect Park 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 |
Compared with New Jersey, Passaic County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Prospect Park: I-80 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Prospect Park since 2015.
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.
With 17 truck crashes reported in Prospect Park since 2015, this page uses Passaic County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.3% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across 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
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come SR-17 (5), I-287 (4) and SR-23 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 126 crashes, 4.5% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
Their busiest month is April, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.8 deaths compared with 0.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Prospect Park fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 6 |
| SR-17 | 5 |
| I-287 | 4 |
| SR-23 | 4 |
| SR-3 | 3 |
| CR-506 Bloomfield Ave | 2 |
| Albion Ave | 1 |
| Black Hawk Lane | 1 |
| CR-39 S Washington Ave | 1 |
| CR-57 | 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 |
Prospect Park at a glance
| Population | 6,382 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 13,725 per sq mi |
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. 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 Prospect Park
How many truck crashes happen in Prospect Park?
2,772 truck crashes have been reported in Passaic County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 1,600 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Prospect Park?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Prospect Park since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Prospect Park?
Truck crashes in Passaic County peak in October, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Prospect Park?
Garbage trucks were involved in 126 reported crashes in Passaic County since 2015 (4.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Prospect Park 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 can I plan a safer truck route in Prospect Park?
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.