Layton, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Layton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Layton 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.
What stands out in Sussex County: 7.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.3% in 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 0 truck crashes reported in Layton since 2015, this page uses Sussex County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for New Jersey.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.2%).
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 within 10 miles of Layton is US-6, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-519 (1), CR-565 Ross Corner Sussex Rd (1) and Fox Hill Rd (1).
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 Layton fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sussex County.
- Look at alternatives to US-6 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 7.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New Jersey), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 2 |
| CR-519 | 1 |
| CR-565 Ross Corner Sussex Rd | 1 |
| Fox Hill Rd | 1 |
| I-84 | 1 |
| SR-2001 | 1 |
| SR-739 | 1 |
| Sleepy Hollow Rd | 1 |
| US-206 | 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 |
Layton at a glance
| Land area | 7.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 07851) | $108,419 |
| Median home value (ZIP 07851) | $325,458 |
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. 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 Layton
How many truck crashes happen in Layton?
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 Layton?
US-6 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Layton since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Layton?
Truck crashes in Sussex County peak in October, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Layton?
Since 2015, Sussex County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Layton compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Sussex County has 34.2 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Layton?
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.