Sparta, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sparta: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sparta 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Sussex County at a glance: 7.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
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.
With 123 truck crashes reported in Sparta 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.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New Jersey: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Sparta happened on SR-15 (3), US-206 (3), SR-94 (2), CR-517 (1) and CR-517 Main St (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (New Jersey: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Sparta fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 3 |
| US-206 | 3 |
| SR-94 | 2 |
| CR-517 | 1 |
| CR-517 Main St | 1 |
| CR-565 Ross Corner Sussex Rd | 1 |
| Fox Hill Rd | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| Sleepy Hollow Rd | 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 |
Sparta at a glance
| Population | 20,362 |
| Land area | 36.7 sq mi |
| Density | 554 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 07871) | $167,654 |
| Median home value (ZIP 07871) | $477,563 |
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. 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 Sparta
How common are truck crashes in Sparta?
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 Sparta?
Truck crashes in Sussex County peak in October, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sparta?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Sussex County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Sparta 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in Sparta?
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.