Wayne, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wayne: 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
17 of 366 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wayne compares with New Jersey
Wayne against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wayne stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wayne | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.6 | 56.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 1.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.3% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.2% | 26.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 13.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.9% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Compared with New Jersey, Wayne is lower on injuries per crash and after dark. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Wayne: I-80 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Wayne: 8 since 2015.
Overview
Wayne has recorded 366 truck crashes since 2015, with 191 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.8% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Wayne with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-23 (5), I-287 (4) and CR-506 Bloomfield Ave (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.6% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Wayne fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wayne.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 31.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than New Jersey.
- With 4.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New Jersey), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Wayne
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 8 |
| SR-23 | 5 |
| I-287 | 4 |
| CR-506 Bloomfield Ave | 2 |
| I-280 | 2 |
| SR-17 | 2 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| Albion Ave | 1 |
| Black Hawk Lane | 1 |
| CR-601 Main St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wayne) |
|---|---|
| Nj 23 | 61 |
| US-46 | 43 |
| I-80 | 43 |
| US-202 | 38 |
| SR-504 | 19 |
| I-80 Secondary | 13 |
| Passaic County 683 | 12 |
| Passaic County 681 | 11 |
Wayne at a glance
| Population | 54,096 |
| Land area | 23.7 sq mi |
| Density | 2,281 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 07470) | $153,056 |
| Median home value (ZIP 07470) | $612,288 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wayne 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 | 12 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 34 | +187% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 33 | -5% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 29 | -11% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 29. 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 Wayne
How common are truck crashes in Wayne?
366 truck crashes have been reported in Wayne since 2015, with 6 deaths and 191 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Wayne?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wayne: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wayne?
Truck crashes in Wayne peak in August, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wayne?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in Wayne since 2015 (4.6% of truck crashes).
How does Wayne compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Wayne has 58.6 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Wayne?
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.