Byram Center, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Byram Center: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Byram Center 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. It runs above New Jersey on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Sussex County: 7.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Overview
Since 2015, 594 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sussex County. They injured 340 people and killed 19.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Byram Center since 2015, this page uses Sussex County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.1% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.2%).
7.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Byram Center with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-206 (5), SR-15 (3) and US-46 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
Route planning tips for Byram Center fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 Sussex County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 6 |
| US-206 | 5 |
| SR-15 | 3 |
| US-46 | 2 |
| CR-517 | 1 |
| CR-615 Howard Blvd | 1 |
| CR-625 Bartley Rd | 1 |
| North Bergen St | 1 |
| SR-57 | 1 |
| SR-94 | 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 |
Byram Center at a glance
| Land area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 07874) | $132,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 07874) | $366,723 |
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 Byram Center
How common are truck crashes in Byram Center?
594 truck crashes have been reported in Sussex County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 340 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Byram Center?
I-80 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Byram Center since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Byram Center?
Truck crashes in Sussex County peak in October, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Byram Center?
Since 2015, Sussex County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Byram Center compare with New Jersey?
The yearly rate is 34.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sussex County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Byram Center?
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.