Andover, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Andover: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Andover and Sussex County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sussex County numbers.
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 |
Compared with New Jersey, Sussex County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Sussex County: 7.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Overview
Police reported 594 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sussex County since 2015: 340 people were injured and 19 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
With 40 truck crashes reported in Andover since 2015, this page uses Sussex County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.1% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.2% of truck crashes.
7.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come US-206 (4), SR-15 (3) and CR-517 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Andover fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 7.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New Jersey; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 5 |
| US-206 | 4 |
| SR-15 | 3 |
| CR-517 | 2 |
| SR-94 | 2 |
| US-46 | 2 |
| CR-517 Main St | 1 |
| CR-615 Howard Blvd | 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 |
Andover at a glance
| Population | 610 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 453 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 07821) | $141,860 |
| Median home value (ZIP 07821) | $430,173 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 48. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Andover
How common are truck crashes in Andover?
Since 2015, 594 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sussex County (340 injured, 19 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Andover?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Andover since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Andover?
Truck crashes in Sussex County peak in October, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Andover?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sussex County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Andover compare with New Jersey?
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 Andover?
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.