Hopatcong, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hopatcong: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hopatcong 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 |
Sussex County has lower values than New Jersey for 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.
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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
Only 24 truck crashes were reported in Hopatcong since 2015; patterns below come from Sussex County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.7%).
November through March accounts for 40.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.6% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Hopatcong with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-206 (4), SR-15 (3) and US-46 (3).
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 Hopatcong 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.
- 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
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 | 7 |
| US-206 | 4 |
| SR-15 | 3 |
| US-46 | 3 |
| CR-517 | 2 |
| SR-94 | 2 |
| CR-513 | 1 |
| CR-517 Main St | 1 |
| CR-615 Howard Blvd | 1 |
| North Bergen St | 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 |
Hopatcong at a glance
| Population | 14,750 |
| Land area | 10.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,355 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 07843) | $108,651 |
| Median home value (ZIP 07843) | $340,047 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hopatcong
How many truck accidents are there in Hopatcong?
Sussex County has had 594 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 340 people and killing 19.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hopatcong?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hopatcong since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hopatcong?
The worst month is October: 10.6% of truck crashes in Sussex County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hopatcong?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Sussex County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Hopatcong compared with New Jersey?
Sussex County records 34.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hopatcong?
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.