Singac, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Singac: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Singac 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.
Singac at a glance: I-80 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Singac: 8 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 0 truck crashes reported in Singac 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%).
November through March accounts for 38.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by I-280 (5), SR-23 (4) and I-287 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
126 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.5% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (11% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.8 deaths compared with 0.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Singac fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Passaic County.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Passaic County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 8 |
| I-280 | 5 |
| SR-23 | 4 |
| I-287 | 3 |
| SR-3 | 3 |
| CR-506 Bloomfield Ave | 2 |
| SR-17 | 2 |
| SR-21 | 2 |
| Albion Ave | 1 |
| Black Hawk Lane | 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 |
Singac at a glance
| Land area | 0.5 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 |
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. 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 Singac
How many truck crashes happen in Singac?
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 Singac?
I-80 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Singac since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Singac?
The worst month is October: 10.1% of truck crashes in Passaic County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Singac?
126 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Passaic County since 2015, 4.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Singac compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Passaic County has 45.2 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Singac?
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.