Hillside, NJ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hillside: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 234 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hillside compares with New Jersey
Hillside against New Jersey and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hillside stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hillside | New Jersey | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.9 | 56.6 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 13% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.2% | 26.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.1% | 13.7% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.9% | 19.9% | 24.8% | same |
Hillside has lower values than New Jersey for deaths per 100 crashes. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Hillside: I-95 14 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Hillside.
Overview
Hillside has recorded 234 truck crashes since 2015, with 152 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across New Jersey.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.2% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in New Jersey.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (14). Next come US-1 (11), I-78 (9) and I-280 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 3.4%, compared with 3.6% in New Jersey.
Route planning tips for Hillside fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 4.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New Jersey; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Hillside
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 14 |
| US-1 | 11 |
| I-78 | 9 |
| I-280 | 6 |
| SR-21 | 4 |
| SR-27 | 3 |
| SR-440 | 3 |
| SR-124 | 2 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| 444 Gsp | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hillside) |
|---|---|
| US-22 | 70 |
| I-78 | 53 |
| SR-509 | 13 |
| Garden State Parkway | 8 |
| Maple Ave | 6 |
| Union County 628 | 6 |
| Union County 631 | 5 |
| Union County 623 | 5 |
Hillside at a glance
| Population | 22,690 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Density | 8,200 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 07205) | $99,528 |
| Median home value (ZIP 07205) | $398,270 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hillside 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 | 7 | — | 4.8 |
| 2000s | 27 | +272% | 4.8 |
| 2010s | 21 | -24% | 3.3 |
| 2020s | 19 | -7% | 4.0 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 19. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hillside
How many truck crashes happen in Hillside?
Hillside has had 234 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 152 people and killing 3.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Hillside?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 14 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hillside since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hillside?
November has the most truck crashes in Hillside, 11.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hillside?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Hillside since 2015 (3.4% of truck crashes).
How does Hillside compare with New Jersey for truck crashes?
Hillside records 86.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 56.6 across New Jersey.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hillside?
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.