Walpack, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Walpack: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Walpack 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.
Sussex County at a glance: 7.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.3% across New Jersey.
Overview
Since 2015, 594 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sussex County. They injured 340 people and killed 19.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Walpack since 2015, this page uses Sussex County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.1% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across 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
Within this area, US-206 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by Fox Hill Rd (1), SR-2001 (1) and SR-94 (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 Walpack fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sussex County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-206; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 7.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New Jersey; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-206 | 2 |
| Fox Hill Rd | 1 |
| SR-2001 | 1 |
| SR-94 | 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 |
Walpack at a glance
| Population | 7 |
| Land area | 24.2 sq mi |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Walpack
How common are truck crashes in Walpack?
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 Walpack?
NHTSA data shows US-206 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Walpack since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Walpack?
The worst month is October: 10.6% of truck crashes in Sussex County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Walpack?
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 Walpack compared with New Jersey?
Per 100,000 residents, Sussex County has 34.2 truck crashes a year; New Jersey has 56.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Walpack?
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.