Sandyston, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sandyston: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sandyston 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.
Sussex County at a glance: 7.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Overview
Sussex County has recorded 594 truck crashes since 2015, with 340 people injured and 19 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
Sandyston had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Sussex County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in March (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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.6% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sandyston since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-519 (1), CR-565 Ross Corner Sussex Rd (1), Fox Hill Rd (1), I-84 (1) and SR-2001 (1).
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 Sandyston fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.6% of truck crashes here, more than New Jersey; schedule winter checks early.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| US-6 | 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 |
Sandyston at a glance
| Population | 2,022 |
| Land area | 41.3 sq mi |
| Density | 49 per 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 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 48. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Sandyston
How common are truck crashes in Sandyston?
Sussex County has had 594 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 340 people and killing 19.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Sandyston?
October has the most truck crashes in Sussex County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sandyston?
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 Sandyston 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.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Sandyston?
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.