Sussex County, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sussex County: 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
18 of 594 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sussex County compares with New Jersey
Sussex County against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sussex County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sussex County | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.2 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.6% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.6% | 19.9% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Sussex County sits below New Jersey on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Sussex County: 7.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Overview
Since 2015, 594 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sussex County. They injured 340 people and killed 19.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Sussex County is US-206, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-94 (2), CR-517 (1) and CR-517 Main St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Sussex County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sussex County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-206; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.6% of truck crashes here, more than New Jersey; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Sussex County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Sussex County) |
|---|---|
| US-206 | 4 |
| SR-94 | 2 |
| CR-517 | 1 |
| CR-517 Main St | 1 |
| CR-519 | 1 |
| CR-565 | 1 |
| CR-565 Ross Corner Sussex Rd | 1 |
| Fox Hill Rd | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| Sleepy Hollow Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sussex County) |
|---|---|
| Nj 23 | 92 |
| Nj 15 | 68 |
| US-206 | 66 |
| Nj 94 | 41 |
| SR-517 | 35 |
| I-80 | 25 |
| SR-565 | 18 |
| Sussex County 616 | 14 |
Sussex County at a glance
| Population | 147,444 |
| Land area | 518.5 sq mi |
| Density | 284 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $121,458 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sussex 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 | 28 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 70 | +154% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 47 | -34% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 48 | +4% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 48 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Sussex County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Sussex County
How many truck crashes happen in Sussex County?
594 truck crashes have been reported in Sussex County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 340 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Sussex County?
NHTSA data shows US-206 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Sussex County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sussex County?
Truck crashes in Sussex County peak in October, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sussex County?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sussex County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Sussex County compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
Sussex County records 34.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Sussex County?
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.