Ogdensburg, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ogdensburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ogdensburg 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. Where it is higher: 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
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.
Ogdensburg had 8 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Sussex County numbers.
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.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.6% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Ogdensburg since 2015: SR-15 (2), US-206 (2), CR-517 (1), CR-517 Main St (1) and CR-565 Ross Corner Sussex Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 18 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 3.6% across New Jersey.
Route planning tips for Ogdensburg fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 7.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New Jersey), plan winter equipment 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 2 |
| US-206 | 2 |
| CR-517 | 1 |
| CR-517 Main St | 1 |
| CR-565 Ross Corner Sussex Rd | 1 |
| Fox Hill Rd | 1 |
| SR-23 | 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 |
Ogdensburg at a glance
| Population | 2,310 |
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,048 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 07439) | $105,551 |
| Median home value (ZIP 07439) | $324,576 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ogdensburg
How common are truck crashes in Ogdensburg?
Since 2015, 594 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sussex County (340 injured, 19 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Ogdensburg?
October has the most truck crashes in Sussex County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Ogdensburg?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sussex County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Ogdensburg compared with New Jersey?
The yearly rate is 34.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sussex County, vs 56.6 for New Jersey.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Ogdensburg?
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.