Wanaque, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wanaque: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wanaque 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Wanaque: I-287 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Wanaque.
Overview
Passaic County has recorded 2,772 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,600 people injured and 19 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
With 115 truck crashes reported in Wanaque 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.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Wanaque is I-287, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-23 (5), SR-17 (4) and Albion 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%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.8 deaths compared with 0.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Wanaque fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-287 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-287 | 8 |
| SR-23 | 5 |
| SR-17 | 4 |
| Albion Ave | 1 |
| Black Hawk Lane | 1 |
| CR-693 Macopin Rd | 1 |
| CR-694 | 1 |
| I-87 | 1 |
| Stag Hill Rd | 1 |
| Sterling Mine Rd | 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 |
Wanaque at a glance
| Population | 11,346 |
| Land area | 8.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,407 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 07465) | $115,159 |
| Median home value (ZIP 07465) | $421,416 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wanaque
How many truck accidents are there in Wanaque?
Passaic County has had 2,772 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,600 people and killing 19.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Wanaque?
Since 2015, I-287 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wanaque: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Wanaque?
The worst month is October: 10.1% of truck crashes in Passaic County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Wanaque?
126 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Passaic County since 2015, 4.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Wanaque 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in Wanaque?
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.